FORT LAUDERDALE – Matthew Tkachuk is still on track.

Yet to suit up this season after having surgery to repair a torn adductor muscle and sports hernia in August, the superstar forward could begin his on-ice rehab in the coming weeks, according to head coach Paul Maurice.

"We're looking for him to hit the ice in the next two weeks," Maurice said of Tkachuk’s steady progress following Thursday’s morning skate at Baptist Health IcePlex.

Initially injured while playing for Team USA during the 4 Nations Face-Off in February, Tkachuk returned to action just in time to help the Panthers capture their second straight Stanley Cup. Appearing in all 23 playoff games, he finished tied for first on the team in scoring with 23 points (8G, 15A).

In 211 regular-season games with Florida, Tkachuk has

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