Matthew Tkachuk fired up, emphasizes how big tonight's game is
The Edmonton Oilers are gearing up for a thrilling Stanley Cup rematch against the Florida Panthers tonight, and superstar Matthew Tkachuk speaks to the media ahead of tonight's matchup.
The stage is set for the biggest game of the year so far, and Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk is coming into Rogers Place fully intending to send a strong message.
-Matthew Tkachuk
Indeed, Matthew Tkachuk and the Florida Panthers took away the Edmonton Oilers dreams of hoisting the Stanley Cup, and he fully expects tonight's matchup to be intense and packed with skill.
Matthew Tkachuk also remembers losing his first Stanley Cup Final against the Las Vegas Golden Knights.
He highlighted just how fired up he was for that initial rematch, and he fully expects Edmonton to come out with that same mind-set.
Matthew Tkachuk is also having a hot start to the 2024-25 NHL campaign, having tallied 10 goals and 20 assists for a combined 30 points through 26 regular season game.
The Florida Panthers will also be coming into Rogers Place with a chip on their shoulder, having been shutout in back-to-back games by Calgary Flames and the Vancouver Canucks.
Oilers fans will also remember his Stanley Cup winning speech, emphasizing how he couldn't let the Oilers win due to his years spent playing in Calgary.
Regardless, Matthew Tkachuk and the Edmonton Oilers understand the significance of this matchup.
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