<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What’s going on with Florida Panthers’ forward Matthew Tkachuk?</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The injury likely occurred during the 4 Nations Face-Off, as in the first Team USA matchup against Canada, he missed the final 12:36 of the game. He wasn’t able to finish the <a href="https://oilersnation.com/2025/02/20/golden-goal-from-connor-mcdavid-propels-canada-over-usa-in-4-nations-face-off-final/">Gold Medal game</a>, either, with his last shift coming towards the end of the second period.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On Monday morning, <a href="https://www.nhl.com/panthers/news/injury-panthers-awaiting-final-test-results-on-tkachuk-s-injury">Panthers head coach Paul Maurice announced that Tkachuk is dealing with a lower-body injury</a>, but that he will play again this season.</span></p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">On the <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeRoseShow?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JoeRoseShow</a> this morning, FLA coach Paul Maurice said Matthew Tkachuk’s injury (believed to be a groin) could be a bit longer term, “But he’s playing for us this year.”</p>
<p>&mdash; Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) <a href="https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1894041484736778714?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2025</a></p></blockquote>
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<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sportsnet’s</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Elliotte Friedman notes that his timeline is unknown, but it could be somewhat long-term, which would be a big loss for the Panthers. This season, the 27-year-old has 22 goals and 57 points in 52 games as the reigning Stanley Cup champions sit second in the Atlantic Division, one point behind the Toronto Maple Leafs.</span></p>
<h2><b>John Gibson pulled from his most recent start due to injury</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Anaheim Ducks announced on Sunday afternoon that netminder John Gibson is day-to-day due to an upper-body injury.</span></p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">News: We have recalled Oscar Dansk from the <a href="https://twitter.com/SDGullsAHL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SDGullsAHL</a>. John Gibson is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FlyTogether?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FlyTogether</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Opendoor?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@opendoor</a> <a href="https://t.co/sryoyKo7He">https://t.co/sryoyKo7He</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnaheimDucks/status/1893790440371200189?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 23, 2025</a></p></blockquote>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://oilersnation.com/2025/02/11/does-john-gibsons-style-fit-with-the-oilers/">Gibson’s name</a> has been in the rumour mill as of late, as he’s arguably the best netminder available before Mar. 7’s trade deadline. So far this season, the 31-year-old goaltender has a .916 save percentage and 2.61 goals against average in 24 games played, with a 9-9-2 record.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Still, the Ducks have a couple of reasons to trade him, as they’re still in a rebuilding phase and could get significant assets for the netminder. Moreover, the Ducks have a 1A/1B situation with 23-year-old Lukáš Dostál, who has a .910 save percentage and 2.92 goals against average in 34 games.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Edmonton Oilers have been linked to Gibson <a href="https://oilersnation.com/2025/02/11/john-gibson-has-interest-in-joining-the-oilers-but-only-if-hes-their-no-1/">since the beginning of the season</a> and with Stuart Skinner’s struggles this season, acquiring a more experienced netminder like Gibson may bolster their chances of a deep Stanley Cup post-season run.</span></p>
<h2><b>Trevor Zegras suspended for three games</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sticking with news about the Anaheim Ducks, forward Trevor Zegras has been suspended for three games for interfering with Detroit Red Wings Michael Rasmussen on Sunday afternoon’s game.</span></p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Expecting a hearing with <a href="https://twitter.com/NHLPlayerSafety?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NHLPlayerSafety</a> for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FlyTogether?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FlyTogether</a> Trevor Zegras for his hit on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LGRW?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LGRW</a> Michael Rasmussen on Sunday. </p>
<p>Clear cut hit to the head which went uncalled by on-ice officials.</p>
<p>&mdash; Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) <a href="https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1894033549189144896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2025</a></p></blockquote>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The play occurred late in the second period, as Rasmussen chipped the puck off the glass. Zegras came in with a blindside hit and the principal point of contact was the Rasmussen’s head. It’s worth noting that the <a href="https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/detroit-red-wings-michael-rasmussen-day-to-day-with-upper-body-injury">Red Wings forward is considered day-to-day</a> with an upper-body injury.</span></p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Trevor Zegras will have a hearing on Monday with <a href="https://twitter.com/NHLPlayerSafety?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NHLPlayerSafety</a> for intereference against Michael Rasmussen <a href="https://t.co/oaYHXjU082">pic.twitter.com/oaYHXjU082</a></p>
<p>&mdash; B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) <a href="https://twitter.com/BR_OpenIce/status/1894052957039087991?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2025</a></p></blockquote>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">After back-to-back 23-goal, 60+ point seasons in 2021-22 and 2022-23, Zergras’ career has come to a screeching halt the past two seasons. He only played 31 games in 2023-24 due to injury, scoring six goals and 15 points. So far this season, during which he has spent a significant number of games on the Injured Reserve, Zergras has seven goals and 16 points in 34 games.</span></p>
<h2><b>Ryan Hartman’s suspension reduced to eight games</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ryan Hartman, who was suspended for 10 games before the 4 Nations Face-Off break, <a href="https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/minnesota-wild-ryan-hartman-suspension-reduced-to-eight-games-on-appeal">had his suspension reduced to eight games on Monday afternoon</a>.</span></p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman reduces Ryan Hartman’s suspension from 10 to 8 games</p>
<p>&mdash; Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) <a href="https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1894134665176400265?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2025</a></p></blockquote>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The incident happened on Feb. 1’s game against the Ottawa Senators, as he pushed Senators centre Tim Stützle’s head into the ice after a face-off and was ejected from the game. Hartman has already served four games of his eight-game suspension and is set to return on Mar. 4 against the Seattle Kraken.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This season, Hartman has seven goals and 17 points in 48 games and is coming off a season where he scored 21 goals and 45 points in 74 games. The 30-year-old’s best season came in 2021-22, scoring 34 goals and 65 points in 82 games that year.</span></p>
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<span style="font-weight: 400;">What’s going on with Florida Panthers’ forward Matthew Tkachuk?</span>



<span style="font-weight: 400;">The injury likely occurred during the 4 Nations Face-Off, as in the first Team USA matchup against Canada, he missed the final 12:36 of the game. He wasn’t able to finish the <a href="https://oilersnation.com/2025/02/20/golden-goal-from-connor-mcdavid-propels-canada-over-usa-in-4-nations-face-off-final/">Gold Medal game</a>, either, with his last shift coming towards the end of the second period.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">On Monday morning, <a href="https://www.nhl.com/panthers/news/injury-panthers-awaiting-final-test-results-on-tkachuk-s-injury">Panthers head coach Paul Maurice announced that Tkachuk is dealing with a lower-body injury</a>, but that he will play again this season.</span>
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<i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sportsnet’s</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Elliotte Friedman notes that his timeline is unknown, but it could be somewhat long-term, which would be a big loss for the Panthers. This season, the 27-year-old has 22 goals and 57 points in 52 games as the reigning Stanley Cup champions sit second in the Atlantic Division, one point behind the Toronto Maple Leafs.</span>
<h2><b>John Gibson pulled from his most recent start due to injury</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Anaheim Ducks announced on Sunday afternoon that netminder John Gibson is day-to-day due to an upper-body injury.</span>

https://twitter.com/AnaheimDucks/status/1893790440371200189

<span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://oilersnation.com/2025/02/11/does-john-gibsons-style-fit-with-the-oilers/">Gibson’s name</a> has been in the rumour mill as of late, as he’s arguably the best netminder available before Mar. 7’s trade deadline. So far this season, the 31-year-old goaltender has a .916 save percentage and 2.61 goals against average in 24 games played, with a 9-9-2 record.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Still, the Ducks have a couple of reasons to trade him, as they’re still in a rebuilding phase and could get significant assets for the netminder. Moreover, the Ducks have a 1A/1B situation with 23-year-old Lukáš Dostál, who has a .910 save percentage and 2.92 goals against average in 34 games.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Edmonton Oilers have been linked to Gibson <a href="https://oilersnation.com/2025/02/11/john-gibson-has-interest-in-joining-the-oilers-but-only-if-hes-their-no-1/">since the beginning of the season</a> and with Stuart Skinner’s struggles this season, acquiring a more experienced netminder like Gibson may bolster their chances of a deep Stanley Cup post-season run.</span>
<h2><b>Trevor Zegras suspended for three games</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Sticking with news about the Anaheim Ducks, forward Trevor Zegras has been suspended for three games for interfering with Detroit Red Wings Michael Rasmussen on Sunday afternoon’s game.</span>

https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1894033549189144896

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The play occurred late in the second period, as Rasmussen chipped the puck off the glass. Zegras came in with a blindside hit and the principal point of contact was the Rasmussen’s head. It’s worth noting that the <a href="https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/detroit-red-wings-michael-rasmussen-day-to-day-with-upper-body-injury">Red Wings forward is considered day-to-day</a> with an upper-body injury.</span>

https://twitter.com/BR_OpenIce/status/1894052957039087991

<span style="font-weight: 400;">After back-to-back 23-goal, 60+ point seasons in 2021-22 and 2022-23, Zergras’ career has come to a screeching halt the past two seasons. He only played 31 games in 2023-24 due to injury, scoring six goals and 15 points. So far this season, during which he has spent a significant number of games on the Injured Reserve, Zergras has seven goals and 16 points in 34 games.</span>
<h2><b>Ryan Hartman’s suspension reduced to eight games</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Ryan Hartman, who was suspended for 10 games before the 4 Nations Face-Off break, <a href="https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/minnesota-wild-ryan-hartman-suspension-reduced-to-eight-games-on-appeal">had his suspension reduced to eight games on Monday afternoon</a>.</span>

https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1894134665176400265

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<span style="font-weight: 400;">The incident happened on Feb. 1’s game against the Ottawa Senators, as he pushed Senators centre Tim Stützle’s head into the ice after a face-off and was ejected from the game. Hartman has already served four games of his eight-game suspension and is set to return on Mar. 4 against the Seattle Kraken.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">This season, Hartman has seven goals and 17 points in 48 games and is coming off a season where he scored 21 goals and 45 points in 74 games. The 30-year-old’s best season came in 2021-22, scoring 34 goals and 65 points in 82 games that year.</span>

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