Matthew Tkachuk played through a torn adductor and hernia to win the Stanley Cup—now faces surgery decision

Matthew Tkachuk played through a torn adductor and hernia during the Panthers’ Stanley Cup-winning playoff run, an injury sustained in February during the Four Nations Face-Off. Despite missing the regular season’s final games, he returned to score 23 points in the playoffs. Tkachuk now faces a decision on whether to undergo surgery, with his offseason recovery uncertain.