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Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk exits after first-period hit

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Jun 3, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) takes a shot against the Florida Panthers during the first period in game one of the 2023 Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena.
Jun 3, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) takes a shot against the Florida Panthers during the first period in game one of the 2023 Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena.
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Florida Panthers star forward Matthew Tkachuk left Game 3 midway through the first period of the Stanley Cup Final clash against the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday in Sunrise, Fla

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Tkachuk was on the receiving end of a clean, open-ice shoulder-to-shoulder check from Keegan Kolesar of the Golden Knights with 5:56 left in the period.

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Despite stumbling as he tried to get to his feet, Tkachuk went to the bench. He was on the ice for a power-play shift soon afterward. However, he went to the dressing room afterwards.

Tkachuk has collected 10 goals and 22 points in 19 playoff games.

Vegas held a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.

--Field Level Media