The 24-year-old Boqvist had his tally Tuesday assisted by Matthew Tkachuk and Jesper Boqvist, marking the first time the two Boqvists have featured on the same goal in a regular-season game.

Matthew Tkachuk’s Christmas involved plenty ... remains out while dealing with an upper-body injury. Adam Boqvist is replacing Mikkola in the lineup for the time being.

The Florida Panthers have been understandably coy about Matthew Tkachuk’s status as he recovers ... rushes with Evan Rodrigues and Jesper Boqvist during the team’s morning skate.

Key additions include defenseman Seth Jones and forward Brad Marchand, along with the return of Matthew Tkachuk from injury ... Depth-signing Jesper Boqvist added a career-high 12 goals in ...

Tkachuk had 46 points in 44 games. And Tuesday was his fourth multi-goal playoff game since joining Florida; the Panthers are 4-0 in those games. “Matthew's good on the power play, really good.

FORT LAUDERDALE — The Panthers will wait as long as possible to make a decision on whether star winger Matthew Tkachuk will play in Game 1 of the first round against Tampa Bay on Tuesday night.