The Panthers have struggled to close out teams on their first chance and hope to avoid a second straight Stanley Cup Game 7 as they look to put away the Oilers on Tuesday and win their second straight Cup.

Star forward Matthew Tkachuk worked hard to return from his injury just in time for this Panthers playoff run.

As the Florida Panthers stand at the gates of another Stanley Cup crowning, Matthew Tkachuk dropped a powerful command to Brad Marchand and the rest of the team as they gear up for Game 6 against the Edmonton Oilers.

With a chance to become the ninth different franchise to repeat as Stanley Cup champions, the Panthers know a strong start will be key again in Game 6 on Tuesday. Welcoming the Oilers back to Amerant Bank Arena – the site of Florida’s Cup-clinching win over Edmonton in Game 7 just a year ago – both players and the home crowd will be ready.

USA Hockey announced the first six representatives from the team it will take to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

Sam Bennett Echoes Matthew Tkachuk's Comments After Game 3 Blowout Win originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final felt more like a gauntlet than a hockey game, with the Florida Panthers crushing the Edmonton Oilers 6–1 on the scoreboard.

Matthew Tkachuk and the Florida Panthers will need to closely monitor the situation of a franchise icon who is being strongly pursued by Auston Matthews’ Toronto Maple Leafs ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season.

Read the recent NHL news and rumors about Matthew Tkachuk for fantasy hockey. Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk tallied two goals and an assist