Matthew Tkachuk sprinted into the water with the Stanley Cup held proudly in his arms.
2–1 in Game 7 Monday, began celebrating the very same night—and as all good championship parties go, it leaked into the following morning.
On Tuesday morning, Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk was seen with the Stanley Cup alongside teammates at a beach in South Florida. Tkachuk hoisted the Stanley Cup above his head and sprinted into the ocean, plunging into the water and allowing Lord Stanley's Cup to float on the ocean's surface.Winning Game 7 on Monday night was a franchise-altering moment for the Panthers, who fell short in the Stanley Cup Final last season.
The only team in NHL history to blow a 3–0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final is the 1942 Detroit Red Wings, who lost four straight games to the Toronto Maple Leafs. In 24 games this postseason, Tkachuk tallied six goals and 16 assists for 22 points, enough to tie Aleksander Barkov for the team lead. Tkachuk registered one goal and two assists in the Stanley Cup Final.
As for the Stanley Cup itself? It might be a bit damp Tuesday, but the Panthers' championship celebration is just beginning.Tom Dierberger is a writer and editor for the Breaking & Trending News Team at Sports Illustrated. Tom joined SI in 2023 after stints at FOX Sports, Bally Sports, and NBC Sports. In his spare time, Tom can be seen throwing out his arm while playing fetch with his dog, Walter B. Boy.
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