Matthew Tkachuk will not play in Saturday's matchup against the Seattle Kraken due to a lower-body injury, as confirmed by Panthers coach Paul Maurice. The 27-year-old forward initially felt discomfort during the recent 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, where he logged just under 7 minutes of ice time in the final. With 22 goals and 35 assists this season, Tkachuk's absence is a significant blow to the Panthers. More tests are planned to evaluate his condition further.