Everybody gets their depth tested over the course of the year. Usually, if you’ve handled it right, you find out some really good things.’

Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk was placed on injured reserve on Sunday due to a groin injury. It was not immediately known if Tkachuk is on the traditional injured reserve or long-term IR, however.

Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk, who has missed four games since suffering a groin injury during the 4 Nations Face-Off, was placed on injured reserve.

Tkachuk (groin) was placed on long-term injured reserve Sunday, per PuckPedia.

“There’s no one else in the world like Matthew,’’ captain Sasha ... remain on the left side of Sam Bennett, with Evan Rodrigues taking Tkachuk’s spot on the right.

Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk was placed on long-term injured reserve (LTIR) on Sunday due to a groin injury. He has missed the last four games after being injured during the 4 Nations Face-Off;

The Florida Panthers are placing Matthew Tkachuk on long-term injured reserve due to a groin injury he suffered in the 4 Nations Face-Off, the team announced Sunday. Tkachuk, 27, has sat out the Panthers' past four games since his injury. Now placed on the LTIR, Tkachuk will be out for a significant period of time.

Tkachuk (groin) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, David Dwork of The Hockey News reports.

Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk was placed on injured reserve ... after being injured during the 4 Nations Face-Off. Evan Rodrigues and Mackie Samoskevich could see additional ice time ...

Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk, who has missed the past four ... the United States' 3-2 loss in overtime against Canada. Evan Rodrigues and Mackie Samoskevich could see additional ...