Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk is threatening a franchise record after just 13 games

Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk is on pace to challenge the franchise single-season scoring record after tallying 20 points through the first 13 games of the season. Following a four-assist performance in a win against the Winnipeg Jets, projections place Tkachuk on track for 129 points across an 84-game schedule, which would surpass Jonathan Huberdeau's team record of 115 points set in 2021-22.

Tkachuk currently holds four goals and 16 assists, outpacing Huberdeau's early production of 13 points through the same stretch in his record-setting campaign. Ryan Gagne of The Rat Trick notes that while the expanded schedule offers more opportunities, Tkachuk's reduced penalty minutes and heavy assist pace make his strong start notable as the Panthers sit at 7-4-2.