Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk’s sobering take on Aleksander Barkov, Brad Marchand’s absences

Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk acknowledged that the team’s power play needs improvement while adjusting to the absences of Aleksander Barkov and Brad Marchand. With both veterans sidelined by injuries , Tkachuk admitted he must take greater responsibility for Florida’s offensive struggles. The Panthers have been forced to reorganize their power-play unit without two experienced forwards. Tkachuk and defenseman Seth Jones have taken on important playmaking responsibilities, requiring adjustments to their usual roles. “I think just having a five-on-five mindset is the best way to go about that,” Tkachuk said, according to comments shared by reporter Sam Len.