Sasha Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk of the Florida Panthers have been closely monitored during practice sessions leading up to their game against the Nashville Predators. While Barkov's status has been uncertain with him being a game-time decision, Tkachuk is confirmed to play. Coach Paul Maurice expressed optimism about Barkov's availability, emphasizing the need to see Tkachuk on the ice before determining his readiness. Despite initial concerns, Tkachuk ultimately joined the morning skate, signaling his participation in the upcoming game.
#Preds lines @ Panthers Forsberg - O’Reilly - Nyquist Zucker - Sissons - Evangelista Jankowski - Novak - Beauvillier Sherwood - McCarron - Smith Josi - Schenn McDonagh - Barrie Del Gaizo - Carrier Lankinen Saros Scratched: JAD, Stastney, Fabbro, Lauzon, Glass
Preds lines against the Panthers tonight: Forsberg O’Reilly Nyquist Zucker Sissons Evangelista Jankowski Novak Beauvillier Sherwood McCarron Smith Josi Schenn McDonagh Barrie Del Gaizo Carrier
No Barkov (or Point) in warmups for the #FlaPanthers. https://t.co/aoNMPAXZcy
Barkov not on the ice for warmups, looks like he's out.
No Aleksander Barkov on the ice for warmups. #FlaPanthers
The #FlaPanthers are wearing road whites at home tonight, #Preds wearing yellow which, I assume, they wear at home. No Sasha Barkov out for warmups
Sasha Barkov will not play tonight against the Preds.
The Floirda Panthers could be without captain Sasha Barkov when they take on the #Preds tonight. Check out the story for more, plus quotes from Paul Maurice and Andrew Brunette on tonight’s match-up. https://t.co/pYlcH86pLZ
.@flapanthers captain Sasha Barkov is a ‘game-time decision’ tonight against the #Preds — but with a back-2-back against the #NYR and #Flyers this weekend… Lines, goalies, betting odds and more ⬇️ https://t.co/B0vm2oCeU0
Hear from #FlaPanthers coach Paul Maurice before his team plays host to the Nashville-hot #Preds — LINK ➡️ https://t.co/qa2aB3mitq https://t.co/BEJJRs2ruT
Updates from Coach Maurice after this morning’s skate: • Sasha Barkov is a game-time decision • Matthew Tkachuk will play tonight • Uvis Balinskis will play tonight • Sergei Bobrovsky in net 7:30pm ET on ESPN+ & Hulu 📺 https://t.co/FgOeuvu7rX
Sasha Barkov is questionable for the #FlaPanthers tonight -
Matthew Tkachuk is playing tonight vs Nashville. Aleksander Barkov is a game-time decision, per #FlaPanthers coach Paul Maurice
Tkachuk will play tonight. Barkov is a game-time decision.
Tkachuk and Barkov both on the ice for morning skate.
Matthew Tkachuk questionable tomorrow night https://t.co/xXithpDp05
The #FlaPanthers were without Matthew Tkachuk at practice Wednesday after he left Monday with some sort of injury. Will he play Thursday against the #Preds? ⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/2018DVtBWj
Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice said he expects Sasha Barkov to play on Thursday after skating on his own ahead of today’s practice. Matthew Tkachuk is questionable. Full quote, and more, in the story below: https://t.co/oNcPmfF0l2
Maurice says Barkov should be good to go tomorrow. For Tkachuk, they just need to see him on the ice since he didn't skate today. "He could be 100%," Maurice said, but team needs to see him on the ice in the AM first.
Here’s what I’m seeing this AM: Verhaeghe - Lorentz - Reinhart Rodrigues - Bennett - Cousins Luostarinen - Lundell - Tarasenko Okposo - Stenlund - Lomberg Gadjovich also getting reps on the 4th. Barkov/Tkachuk getting another day to heal up.
Line rushes at Florida Panthers practice this morning: Verhaeghe-Lorentz-Reinhart Rodrigues-Bennett-Cousins Luostarinen-Lundell-Tarasenko Gadjovich-Stenlund-Lomberg Barkov, Tkachuk both missing.
Evan Rodrigues has re-joined the main group for today’s Florida Panthers practice. Sasha Barkov went back to the room after skating earlier this morning and I don’t see Matthew Tkachuk. Both are said to be “fine,” per Paul Maurice. https://t.co/2MRIp92il6
Sasha Barkov is getting some work in ahead of today’s 9 a.m. Florida Panthers practice. https://t.co/awhU9ENA33