Since the beginning of the Trump administration's battle with the university, alums in the upper echelons of the administration and the Republican Party have had no kind words to say in any public forum about Harvard.

Tkachuk hasn’t played for the Panthers since suffering a groin injury in February’s 4 Nations Face-Off. He said his “goal” is to rejoin practice this week, but his return to game action will hinge on what day the postseason starts.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Matthew Tkachuk practiced with the Florida Panthers for the first time since being injured in February and could return for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round at the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday (8:30 p.m. ET; FDSNSUN, SCRIPPS, ESPN, TVAS2, SN360).