Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk spoke out after a successful return from injury in Game 1 against the Lightning.
The Florida Panthers saw Matthew Tkachuk return to the ice on Tuesday night. More than that, the Panthers star made a major impact. Tkachuk scored two goals as Florida defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday in Game 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. It was a bit of an all-around affair for the Florida offense. Veteran Panthers defenseman Nate Schmidt also scored two goals, for instance. Sam Reinhart buried one of his own, as well. In the end, the defending Stanley Cup champions turned in a complete performance. This game is certainly special for Tkachuk. The…