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.

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.

The Florida Panthers have fared relatively well without the services of their two best players over the last week — but reinforcements are on the way. Matthew Tkachuk, who has missed the last five games because of an illness,