The Stanley Cup Finals have been a thrill so far. The Panthers took a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Oilers, yet they were in three tightly contested games. Yet in Game 4, the Oilers showed life,dominating the Panthers with an 8-1 victory.
Amidst the rout, Tkachuk took a senseless penalty by going after a defenseless McDavid, leading some fans to believe he might face suspension.
However, with it now past 5 PM EST, Tkachuk won't face any discipline for the incident, meaning he's cleared to play in Game 5.
Tkachuk has been a key player for the Panthers throughout the playoffs, scoring 20 points in 21 games. He and the Panthers will aim to close out the series on home ice this Tuesday and capture the Stanley Cup.