Tkachuk's game has been building since his return from surgery. If he's really 100 percent, the Canes know better than anyone what it means.

The Toronto Maple Leafs failed to advance to the Eastern Conference Final, dropping Game 7 at home to the Florida Panthers. It was yet another frustrating loss for the Maple Leafs in the postseason, leading many people to believe that big changes are coming to the team.

Matthew Tkachuk was honest with his Panthers squad about playing the Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Matthew Tkachuk made a blunt two-word statement in exchange with Anthony Stolarz, in a clear warning to the Carolina Hurricanes ahead of the Eastern Conference Final in the 2024-25 NHL season.

The Florida Panthers are set to take on the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final starting on Tuesday night at PNC Arena.

Tkachuk has just three assists over the past five games after scoring three goals through Florida’s first three games of the playoffs.

Following the Game 7 triumph over the Toronto Maple Leafs, Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk delivered a surprising victory lap confession about the drama surrounding the organization in Canada.

Matthews notched his first goal of the series in Game 6, opening the scoring during the third period with a stunning shot that snuck past Sergei Bobrovsky. His lack of production on the offensive end had drawn the ire of fans, but he delivered an important goal in a crucial spot as the Maple Leafs forced Game 7.

The Florida Panthers will face the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference second round at Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 p.m. ET.

So far in these playoffs, nobody on the Florida Panthers roster has collected more points than Brad Marchand and no skater has logged more ice time than Seth Jones.

He’s being physical. He’s a bench presence. He’s a little thorn in the other team’s side. So we appreciate everything he does.’