Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk said he is still undecided whether to get surgery this offseason to address the significant injuries he suffered in the the 4 Nations Face-Off earlier this year.

Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) signals 2 Stanley Cup victories with teammates after the Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]

Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk has revealed he's undecided about getting surgery prior to the start of the 2025-26 season, according to ESPN's Greg Wyshynski . Tkachuk also stated he could miss significant time if he elects to have the surgery performed. He's still hoping he's able to "hit the ice as soon as possible."