Matthew Tkachuk makes shocking admission regarding his injury ahead of crucial Stanley Cup Finals Game 6 against Oilers

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Matthew Tkachuk makes shocking admission regarding his injury ahead of crucial Stanley Cup Finals Game 6 against Oilers

Ahead of the Stanley Cup playoffs, Matthew Tkachuk's status was more than up in the air.

Matthew Tkachuk: "There Was Uncertainty About Playing in the Playoffs"

As preparation begins for Game 6 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final. One of the big storylines heading into not only the game and the Stanley Cup Playoffs was the health of Matthew Tkachuk. On the off day, before the morning skate of Game 6, Tkachuk spoke to the media about how the Florida Panthers were handling elimination games and their mindset as they look to win their second straight Stanley Cup. Tkachuk knows the fourth win is the toughest to g…

Tkachuk Was Not Sure He Could Start Cup Playoffs on Time

FORT LAUDERDALE — Matthew Tkachuk said it was not a foregone conclusion that he would be healthy enough to start the Stanley Cup playoffs when the Florida Panthers opened with the Tampa Bay Lightning on April 22. When Paul Maurice said it would depend on the day Game 1 started as to whether Tkachuk would be in the lineup, it sounds like he was being serious. The Panthers had a week between their final regular-season game and Game 1 of the Lightn…

Panthers' Tkachuk feeling the best he's felt since return from injury

With the Panthers one win away from capturing a second consecutive Stanley Cup, Tkachuk said he's had "some ups and downs" but is feeling the best he's ever felt ahead of Game 6 against the Edmonton Oilers.