Matthew Tkachuk Trade
Two-time Stanley Cup champion and alternate captain for the Florida Panthers.
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Matthew Brendan Tkachuk (born December 11, 1997) is an American professional ice hockey winger and alternate captain for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously played for the Calgary Flames, who selected him sixth overall in the 2016 NHL entry draft.
Quick Facts
- Acquisition date
- July 22, 2022
- Previous team
- Calgary Flames
Lore & Background
Tkachuk was born in Scottsdale, Arizona, to Keith and Chantal Tkachuk, and raised in Creve Coeur, Missouri. His father is a former NHL player. He played one season of major junior hockey with the London Knights, scoring the game-winning goal in overtime to win the 2016 Memorial Cup. He won back-to-back Stanley Cup championships with the Panthers in 2024 and 2025, scoring the Stanley Cup-clinching goal in game six of the latter series. He also played in the 2026 Winter Olympics, winning gold alongside his brother, Brady Tkachuk.
Reader's Guide
Tkachuk is a winger and alternate captain for the Florida Panthers. He was a top ten point-scorer in the NHL in the 2021–22 and 2022–23 seasons, registering 104 and 109 points respectively. In 2023, he was named a finalist for the Hart Memorial Trophy. Internationally, he has represented the United States at multiple events, including the 4 Nations Face-Off in 2025.
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