Panthers’ Tkachuk status uncertain for Game 5

Paul Maurice doesn’t want to share with the media if his player Matthew Tkachuk will play in Game 5 from the Stanley Cup Finals in a few hours.

Florida Panthers manager told the press ahead of the match that he knows if he can use Matthew but will not reveal it to keep the opponent guessing.

Panthers coach Paul Maurice wouldn’t provide an update on Matthew Tkachuk or any of the players who didn’t practice today. Called today’s practice an optional. Said we’ll get info on any inured guys tomorrow.

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Panthers’ best player Matthew Tkachuk was definitely not in his best shape in Game 5 but neither he nor the franchise shared any details of his problems and how serious they are.