The Minnesota Wild ruined the return of Matthew Tkachuk, who had and assist and two shots in 22 shifts in his first game in two weeks.

SUNRISE, Fla. – Matthew Tkachuk will return to the lineup when the Florida Panthers close out their homestand against the Minnesota Wild at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday. Tkachuk has missed the previous five games with an illness. "I'm feeling good right now,” Tkachuk said. “Ready to get back in the lineup and help."

Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk will return to action against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night after missing the past five games following what he called a "little procedure."

All signs point to Panthers star forward Matthew Tkachuk being on the ice when Florida hosts the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night. Tkachuk has missed each of Florida’s past five games while battling an illness.

Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk will end a five-game absence on Tuesday when he takes the ice against the Minnesota Wild in Sunrise, Fla. Tkachuk reportedly was sidelined due to an illness, however he told reporters on Tuesday after the morning skate that it was not the case.