Matthew Tkachuk silences critics, embraces South Florida legacy after back-to-back Stanley Cups

Matthew Tkachuk, fresh off leading the Florida Panthers to consecutive Stanley Cups, has become the face of hockey’s growth in South Florida. Tkachuk dismissed playful jabs from Canadian fans about ending their Cup drought, emphasizing the Panthers’ own hard-fought journey to success. He’s driven to secure a third straight championship, aiming to solidify Florida’s place as a hockey powerhouse.