Tkachuk (lower body) won't play Saturday versus Montreal, per Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia.

Per TSN 1200 Ottawa, Tkachuk (rest) will be a game-time decision versus Montreal on Saturday, according to coach Travis Green.

Tkachuk (illness) was at morning skate and will be available for the United States in Thursday's showdown with Canada at the 4 Nations Face-off championship game, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

Tkachuk, who left Team USA's 2-1 loss to Sweden on Monday due to a lower-body injury, was absent from Wednesday's practice because of an illness, according to Scott McLaughlin of WEEI.

Tkachuk (lower body) is slated to play in Thursday's 4 Nations Face-Off game versus Canada, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Tkachuk collected two assists, one on the power play, in Monday's 5-2 win over the Predators.

Tkachuk scored a goal, took four shots and recorded two hits in Sunday's 3-1 win over Utah.

Tkachuk has been held off the scoresheet in eight straight games following Tuesday's 5-0 loss to the Rangers.

Tkachuk scored a power-play goal on three shots, added four PIM and logged two hits in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Red Wings.

Tkachuk recorded a power-play assist, seven shots on goal and four hits in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Jets.