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.

After missing a week with an illness, Matthew Tkachuk will return to the Florida Panthers' lineup against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday.

Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk will return to action against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night after missing the last 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.

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.

The Minnesota Wild (3-0-2) are back in action tonight for another road game. They play the Florida Panthers (4-2-1) in the Sunshine State. Minnesota will be without Ryan Hartman tonight for the second straight game and will also be without Jared Spurgeon for the fourth straight game.