Florida hosts Boston with 3-1 series lead
The Florida Panthers host the Boston Bruins in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-1 lead in the seriesMAY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATTHEW TKACHUK #19 - LEFT WING - FLORIDA PANTHERS
5 G •
8 A •
2.93 S/G
5 G
8 A
2.93 S/G
"We're a very determined group." | Tkachuk Postgame TNT Interview
MAY 18 • YOUTUBE
Bruins veteran calls out Matthew Tkachuk's 'dirty' fight tactics One Bruins veteran didn't like how Matthew Tkachuk fought against David Pastrnak.
MAY 10 • MASSLIVE.COM
Even Matthew Tkachuk Gave David Pastrnak Flowers After Game 2 Fight Given it's such a rarity to see David Pastrnak fight, even Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk had to give the Boston Bruins forward his flowers.
MAY 9 • NESN.COM
Tkachuk, Panthers, 'used to the hatred' heading into Game 3 at Bruins | NHL.com Forward not only scoring, but getting under skin of opponents in playoffs
MAY 9 • NHL.COM
Panthers head to Boston for Game 3. Canucks seek 2-0 lead on Oilers
The Florida Panthers know what awaits them on Friday nightMAY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Matthew Tkachuk on David Pastrnak fight and Panthers-Bruins mayhem: 'Guess I wanted in on the action' After fighting the Bruins star, Tkachuk is looking forward to his reception in Boston: “It’s going to be good. It’s Friday night in Boston.”
MAY 9 • THEATHLETIC.COM
David Pastrnak Drops The Gloves With Matthew Tkachuk! 👀
MAY 9 • YOUTUBE
Brad Marchand ROCKS Matthew Tkachuk! 😱
MAY 9 • YOUTUBE
Hate and chaos arrive in Bruins-Panthers, including a Pastrnak vs. Tkachuk fight: 'I'm not afraid of him' What led to the fight between David Pastrnak and Matthew Tkachuk and how did it go down? Pastrnak: "I’d do anything for these guys here."
MAY 9 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Was David Pastrnak fighting Matthew Tkachuk stupid or awesome? Yes. Maybe when it happened, you quickly shut off your TV. But also: Maybe if the Bruins win the Cup, this will be the moment everyone points to.
MAY 9 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Aleksander Barkov scores twice, Panthers rout Bruins 6-1 in Game 2 to tie series
Aleksander Barkov had two goals and two assists, Sam Reinhart added four assists and the Florida Panthers beat the Boston Bruins 6-1 on Wednesday night to tie the second-round seri...MAY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Usual suspects 💥 🚛 🐻 🌴
MAY 8 • YOUTUBE
Nets lone goal in Game 1 loss Tkachuk scored a goal on five shots, added six hits and went minus-3 in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Bruins in Game 1.
Impact Tkachuk opened the scoring in the second period, converting a feed from Aleksander Barkov following a turnover. Tkachuk is on a nine-game point streak dating back to April 11, during which he has produced five goals and nine assists, with 10 of those 14 points coming in his six playoff outings. The winger has added 26 shots on net, 18 hits and a plus-1 rating in the postseason.
MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Swayman stops 38 shots, Bruins roll past Panthers 5-1 for 1-0 series lead
Jeremy Swayman stopped 38 shots, Brandon Carlo scored a goal just a few hours after his wife gave birth to their son and the Boston Bruins topped the Florida Panthers 5-1 in Game 1...MAY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tkachuk tally! ✅ 🎯 🌴
MAY 7 • YOUTUBE
Tkachuk with the icebreaker! 🌴🚨
MAY 7 • YOUTUBE
5 storylines to watch in Bruins-Panthers: How they match up, roster questions, revenge and more Will the goalie rotation resume? Can the Bruins carry over regular-season success? Will Charlie McAvoy draw the Matthew Tkachuk assignment?
MAY 5 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Two more assists Monday Tkachuk registered two assists and six shots on goal in Monday's 6-1 win over the Lightning in Game 5.
Impact Tkachuk helped out on third-period goals by Aleksander Barkov and Carter Verhaeghe. This was Tkachuk's fourth multi-point effort in five playoff games -- he has accumulated three goals and six assists in the postseason. The winger should continue to see heavy usage in a top-six role while providing solid offense and physical play.
APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE
Sergei Bobrovsky makes 31 saves, Panthers beat Lightning 6-1 to advance to 2nd round
Sergei Bobrovsky made 31 saves, Aleksander Barkov and Carter Verhaege each had two goals and an assist, and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-1 in Game 5 on Monda...APRIL 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Florida takes 3-1 series lead into game 5 against Tampa Bay
The Florida Panthers host the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-1 lead in the seriesAPRIL 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Two helpers in Game 4 loss Tkachuk collected two assists Saturday during a 6-3 loss to the Lightning in Game 4.
Impact Both helpers came in the second period as the Panthers tried to rally from an early 3-0 deficit, to no avail. Tkachuk has been outstanding to begin the postseason, and he leads Florida with seven points (three goals, four assists) through four games. He'll look to extend his active point streak to eight games Monday in Game 5, and lead his team into the second round.
APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE
