Tkachuk is "hopeful" to play Wednesday against the Winnipeg Jets but doesn't want to "reaggravate" the injury.

But at least he's already appeared on the hit podcast, “New Heights,” of Kansas City Chiefs superstar tight end Travis Kelce and former Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman J

Tkachuk confirmed he sustained the injury playing for the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off. He skated on his own ahead of practice Tuesday, took one line rush with Claude Giroux and Tim Stutzle and then left practice, although he said that was part of the plan.

The American 'Bash Brothers,' Matthew and Brady Tkachuk, appeared on the latest episode of the New Heights podcast, where host Travis Kelce made a bold confession to the NHL stars, comparing them to himself and his brother,