Matthew Tkachuk, Florida Panthers and Game Ends
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Following the 6-1 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Matthew Tkachuk and Brad Marchand's Florida Panthers reached a feat not accomplished in over three decades in the NHL.
Tkachuk had an average ice time of just 13:42 per game in the Lightning series, nearly four-and-a-half minutes lower than his regular-season average of 18:14.
The Florida Panthers tied their second-round playoff series with the Toronto Maple Leafs after two strong games at home. Despite going down 2-0 to open the series, the Panthers never flinched. Tkachuk missed a portion of the end of the year,
With much buzz around his physical form since returning from a long-term lower body injury, Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk dropped a sincere five-word comment amid grueling series against the Toronto Maple Leafs.