The Florida Panthers’ historic back-to-back Stanley Cup championships came at a cost few could ignore. Matthew Tkachuk fought through grueling injuries to secure his team’s second title, leaving many to wonder what toll the battles had taken. When news broke that he would undergo surgery after the season, concerns quickly shifted to the bigger stage—the 2026 Winter Olympics.

By the time the champagne dried, the reality was clear. Tkachuk’s postseason heroics masked a torn adductor and a sports hernia, both of which demanded surgical repair. His absence for the opening stretch of the 2025–26 campaign was inevitable, sparking questions about his recovery timeline and ability to return at full strength.

But where speculation lingers, family confidence rises. Brady Tkachuk, captain of the Ot

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