The Stanley Cup Final was a family affair for the Tkachuks, who brought a star-studded group to watch Matthew Tkachuk and the Panthers capture a championship on Monday night.
Keith Tkachuk, Matthew’s father, split most of his own NHL career between Winnipeg, Phoenix, and St. Louis, but he looked like any other Panthers fan as Florida battled Edmonton in Game 7. Dressed in a gray Panthers hoodie, the 538-goal scorer watched his ultimate dream come true at Amerant Bank Arena.
Tkachuk was visibly emotional as his son celebrated his first championship, wiping away tears while embracing his wife and son, Brady, who plays for the Senators.
Keith Tkachuk in tears watching Matt win his first Stanley Cup ❤️ pic.twitter.com/0NhBbOMpyB
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) June 25, 2024
Ottawa LW Brady Tkachuk, who’s yet to even make the playoffs in his six-year career, was also overcome with emotion, covering his face in amazement as his brother finished the job that the Panthers couldn’t a year earlier.
The emotion from Brady Tkachuk for his brother 🥹🥹🥹 #Sens pic.twitter.com/AOFQ2W8KOT
— Claire Hanna (@clahanna) June 25, 2024
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