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."

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."

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,