Matthew Tkachuk Is Back: Forward Returns with Florida Panthers Tonight

Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk meets the media before his team plays host to the San Jose Sharks on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.

The big news for the Panthers on Monday: Tkachuk will play for the first time this season.

Florida is coming off a 5-2 win against the Washington Capitals.

Uvis Balinskis scored for the second straight night; Florida also got goals from A.J. Greer, Sam Bennett, Anton Lundell, and Carter Verhaeghe. Daniil Tarasov made 22 saves.

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