Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk spoke to the media after the team’s stunning Game 7 victory over the heavily favored Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup Finals. “We just did what nobody in the world thought we could do,” said Tkachuk, whose stellar performance throughout the series played a significant role in the Panthers’ success.
In the seven-game series, Matthew Tkachuk scored 5 goals and contributed 6 assists for a total of 11 points. He also accumulated 16 penalty minutes and boasted a +5 rating. Tkachuk’s impressive playoff performance followed an outstanding regular season, during which he tallied 40 goals and 69 assists for a total of 109 points in 79 games played.
Matthew Tkachuk joined the Panthers in the summer of 2022 after a blockbuster trade that saw the forward exchanged for Jonathan Huberdeau, MacKenzie Weegar, Cole Schwidt, and a conditional 2025 first-round pick. The trade has proven to be a game-changer for the Panthers, with Tkachuk’s skill and tenacity making a considerable impact on the team’s success this season.
As the Panthers celebrate their hard-fought victory, Tkachuk’s words serve as a reminder of the team’s resilience and determination in the face of adversity. The Boston Bruins were not only favorites coming into the series, but they were favorites to win the Stanley Cup this season.
