Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk: Expected to play Tuesday

Per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site, coach Paul Maurice said Saturday that Tkachuk (illness) is on track to play Tuesday against the Wild.

Tkachuk will miss Saturday's tilt at home versus Vegas, his fifth absence in a row. The feisty winger has two assists and seven shots on goal in two games this season. He will return to the top line, alongside Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Bennett upon his return.