Tkachuk scored a power-play goal in Saturday's 4-2 win over Dallas as part of the NHL Global Series in Finland.

EDGE Analysis

He was parked in front of the net and showed off his great hands with a slick tip that beat Stars netminder Casey DeSmith. Tkachuk has eight points, including three goals, in eight games this season. He hasn't been tearing it up offensively, but he also started slowly last campaign. Tkachuk earned 24 points in his first 34 games of 2023-24 before finishing the regular season with 64 points in 46 outings. And, like last season, he's coming off a long playoff run. He'll be fine. Fantasy managers would be thankful for a hot second half, especially in head-to-head formats, but Tkachuk still has time to ramp it up offensively.

Tkachuk notched two goals, including one in the power play, and added an assist in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Tkachuk has endured a slow start to the campaign, racking up just three points in his first four appearances while missing five consecutive contests between Oct. 12 and Oct. 19 due to an illness. However, the star right winger wasn't expected to struggle for an extended stretch, and he delivered his best game of the season Saturday, carrying the Panthers to a huge road win. Tkachuk has cracked the scoresheet in four of his five outings and will try to start a new point streak when taking on the Sabres on Monday.

Head coach Paul Maurice said Monday that he assumes Tkachuk (illness) will return to the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Wild, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tkachuk has missed the last five games due to an illness, but the team has remained hopeful that he'd be back in action against Minnesota. He's slated to meet his return timetable, which will provide a significant boost to the Panthers. Over his first two appearances of the season, Tkachuk recorded two assists, seven shots on goal and a plus-2 rating.

Per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site, coach Paul Maurice said Saturday that Tkachuk (illness) is on track to play Tuesday against the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Tkachuk will miss his fifth straight game versus Vegas on Saturday. The feisty winger has two assists and seven shots on goal in two appearances this season. Once he's healthy, Tkachuk will return to a top-six role alongside Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Bennett.

Tkachuk (illness) is expected to be sidelined for at least a week with a potential return date of Oct. 22 versus Minnesota, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tkachuk's absence is a huge blow for the Panthers, with the 26-year-old winger already having missed one game due to illness. Prior to falling ill, the Arizona native managed two assists in the opening two contests but had failed to find the back of the net despite seven shots on goal. Eetu Luostarinen will likely continue to see top-line minutes without Tkachuk in the lineup -- though Carter Verhaeghe could also be in contention to move up the depth chart. Given the length of Tkachuk's expected absence, don't be surprised to see him land on injured reserve in the next few days.

Tkachuk (illness) won't play Saturday against the Sabres, Doug Plagens of the Panthers Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's a tough blow for a Panthers team that'll also be without Aleksander Barkov (lower body). Tkachuk had two assists in Florida's first two games this season. He'll look to return Monday in a road matchup with the Bruins.

Tkachuk scored a goal on four shots, added an assist, logged six hits and posted two PIM in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Oilers in Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

Tkachuk's goal was his first since Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The winger had been limited to one assist over his previous six appearances. Despite the scoring slump, he's maintained a point-per-game pace with six goals and 16 helpers over 22 playoff outings. Tkachuk has added 81 shots on net, 64 hits, 27 PIM and a plus-3 rating.

Tkachuk notched an assist, two shots on goal, two hits, two PIM and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Oilers in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Tkachuk ended his four-game point drought by setting up Sam Bennett's goal in the second period. It's been eight games since Tkachuk has scored a goal of his own, but he continues to provide a physical impact even with the lack of offense. He's produced five goals, 15 assists, 73 shots on net, 55 hits, 23 PIM and a plus-5 rating through 20 playoff appearances.

Tkachuk recorded two assists (one on the power play), seven shots on goal and two hits in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Rangers in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Tkachuk helped out on a Sam Reinhart power-play tally in the first period and also set up Gustav Forsling's equalizer in the third. This was Tkachuk's second multi-point effort in three Eastern Conference Finals games. The winger has played his usual excellent game with five goals, 13 helpers, 53 shots, 39 hits, 19 PIM and a plus-3 rating over 14 playoff outings in a top-six role.

Tkachuk registered a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 3-0 win over New York in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

EDGE Analysis

Tkachuk's goal to open the scoring in Wednesday's win wound up being the game-winner. The 26-year-old's marker was his first since Game 1 of Florida's second-round series against Boston. In addition to recording two points against New York, Tkachuk had three hits, one shot and a plus-3 rating in 18:49 of ice time Wednesday. The multi-point effort marks the sixth time in 12 games this postseason that Tkachuk has notched at least two points. The star winger is leading the way for the Panthers during the playoffs with five goals and 11 assists in 12 contests so far.