The Florida Panthers hope to have star forward Matthew Tkachuk back in time for the playoffs after he was placed on long-term injured reserve on Sunday.

Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk, who was hurt during the 4 Nations Face-Off, has gone on long-term injured reserve.

Matthew Tkachuk hasn’t played since sustaining what is believed to be a groin injury during the 4 Nations Face-Off.

The USA had to play without key forward Matthew Tkachuk for the end of its overtime loss to Canada. The Florida Panthers star winger sat on the U.S. bench toward the end of the second period ...

Florida Panthers and Team USA star Matthew Tkachuk is engaged to Ellie Connell. The couple has been dating for several years and Connell was by Tkachuk’s side as he celebrated the Panthers ...

Team USA hockey stars Matthew and Brady Tkachuk are modern-day Bash Brothers who have helped turn the perception of American hockey on its head. Matthew, a forward with the Stanley Cup champion ...

Matthew Tkachuk was also on the TD Garden ice after missing the final 12:36 of the first game against Canada with what was termed a lower-body injury. He then sat out Team USA’s 2-1 loss to ...

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - FEBRUARY 13: Brady Tkachuk #7 of Team United States celebrates with his brother ... [+] Matthew Tkachuk #19 after scoring a goal during the third period, his second of the game ...

Matthew Tkachuk and Brandon Hagel dropped the gloves off the opening draw, which marked the first of three fights that ensued within the first nine seconds of play. After the United States' 3-1 ...