BREAKING: Matthew Tkachuk in Concussion Protocol After Getting Steamrolled

The Florida Panthers have been dealt a major blow as their MVP player is now in concussion protocol.

A bone-crushing hit from Keegan Kolesar forced him out of the game and into the locker room.

The team and fans anxiously await his return, uncertain of his availability for the rest of the series.

Meanwhile, the focus also turns to Tkachuk, questioning whether he will make a comeback in the current game. The Panthers' playoff hopes hang in the balance as they face these crucial absences.

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