Getty Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk played through a number of serious injuries in the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs. Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk played hurt throughout the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs. But the extent of Tkachuk’s injuries is just now becoming apparent. Panthers coach Paul Maurice made it clear that Tkachuk had been playing through a torn adductor muscle and a sports hernia during a press conference following the Cats’ Stanley Cup victory over the Edmonton Oilers