When the Panthers began their first-round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Tkachuk was in the lineup for Game 1 and announced his presence in a big way. The Panthers winger tallied two goals and an assist in a dominant 6-2 win to get the Stanley Cup Playoffs started on the right foot.

Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk said he tore his hip adductor and suffered a hernia but played through the injuries during Florida’s second straight Stanley Cup run.

Matthew Tkachuk Makes Painful Admission After Winning 2025 Stanley Cup originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Florida Panthers clinched back-to-back Stanley Cups on Tuesday night, and for Matthew Tkachuk, the final buzzer brought both celebration and, most probably, health relief.