Tkachuk recorded a goal and an assist in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Predators.

Tkachuk scored a power-play goal Saturday in a 4-2 win in the Global Series Finland.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Tkachuk collected two assists Saturday during a 6-3 loss to the Lightning in Game 4.

Tkachuk scored two goals on five shots while adding five hits, two blocked shots and a plus-1 rating Thursday in a 5-3 win over the Lightning in Game 3.