Tkachuk produced a goal and an assist in Friday's 5-2 win over the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

He got the Panthers on the board early in the first period, knifing through the slot with speed and taking a pass from Carter Verhaeghe that he deposited past a sprawling Antti Raanta. Tkachuk extended his point streak to five games in the process, and the 25-year-old has three goals and 13 points in 13 contests this season. He is off to a solid start, but he will need to pick up the pace to deliver his third straight season with 100-plus points.