Matthew Tkachuk couldn’t finish the third period of the 4 Nations clash between the USA and Canada due to a suspected injury. He had to sit on the bench with less than 13:00 minutes left on the clock as he had been suffering from a lower body injury. During the TV timeout, he was assessing his pain tolerance and seemed unable to continue the game.
Frank Seravalli wasn’t the only one reporting on Tkachuk’s situation; other reporters, like Dan Rosen from the NHL, also posted on X saying, “Tkachuk is staying in the game and he’s going to take a shift with Brady Tkachuk and Jack Eichel coming out of the TV timeout.”
His brother, Brady Tkachuk, briefly commented on Matthew’s apparent injury, saying, “[Matthew] will be fine, I’m sure he’ll be back for the next game.” It’s worth noting that both brothers were involved in two of the three fisticuffs during the United States vs. Canada game, which occurred within seconds of each other.
Apart from Team USA, the ones who must be nervous and biting their nails about Matthew are the Florida Panthers. They know that these things can happen when players participate in international tournaments. So far in the 2024-25 NHL season, he has 22 goals, 35 assists, and 57 points.
Matthew Sends Message of Reassurance Following the Game Against Canada
According to the latest statements, Matthew Tkachuk himself came forward to reassure everyone that there is no need to worry after his exit in the third period. He said, “No, no concern at all.” He also added, “This is as big of a game as it gets – Saturday night, in Montreal, that was incredible.”
Next Game for Team USA
The final is within reach for Team USA. They just need to wait and see who the second finalist will be, as Canada, Finland, and Sweden all have 2 points in the group standings and are competing for the second spot. The upcoming games will determine that position, and Tkachuk will have four days to rest.