Paul Maurice's Vague Comments on Matthew Tkachuk Has Fans Worried

It's do or die for the Florida Panthers tonight as game 5 of the Stanley Cup final takes place in Las Vegas. Florida needs its top players on the ice, but the latest update on the situation involving Matthew Tkachuk from head coach Paul Maurice did very little to calm the fears of Florida fans.

When asked whether Tkachuk would play tonight, Maurice was his usual self in what he would make public, but let reporters know that he knows what the answer is right now.

It is believed Tkachuk's injury happened in game 3 after a hit by Keegan Kolesar of the Vegas Golden Knights. He was used sparingly in the third period of game 4, but was on the ice as the Panthers attempted to tie the game and force overtime.

If Florida can grab one with the series at 3-1, it would be a huge boost for their momentum. That said, it's tonight, or start all over again next season.

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