Florida Panthers expect Matthew Tkachuk to miss months, out until December after offseason surgery to address a sports hernia and torn adductor. Tomas Nosek is out indefinitely after an offseason injury.

Tkachuk, who helped Florida win the Cup, had surgery in August and will use December to prep for USA Hockey at Milan-Cortina in 2026. He posted 23 playoff points in 23 games, including seven in the Cup Final vs Edmonton. The season opens Oct. 7 at home vs Chicago, with the Panthers navigating his absence.