Panthers Matthew Tkachuk guarantees win ahead of Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final
Today a new interview with Florida Panthers superstar Matthew Tkachuk has emerged where he guaranteed his team will win the Stanley Cup tonight in Game 5.
The Florida Panthers hold a 3-1 lead in the Stanley Cup Finals. After being blown out in Game 4 during their first opportunity to secure the Stanley Cup today forward Matthew Tkachuk guaranteed a Stanley Cup win tonight during his media availability.
This guarantee from Matthew Tkachuk is not the first time that a player has done this in the NHL. Former Edmonton Oiler and current NHL analyst guaranteed a series win when he was with the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference Finals. His team would go on to win that game and eventually the Stanley Cup as well.
Rangers won as slight road favorites after trailing 2-0 early. Messier had a hat trick all in the 3rd period
Matthew Tkachuk is looking to join his former high school classmate Jayson Tatum as a champion in 2024. Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics locked up an NBA championship last night. After winning Jayson Tatum gave some words of encouragement for his friend and former classmate.
The puck drop for tonight's game begins at 8 pm. If Matthew Tkachuk is going to follow through on his guarantee the Panthers will need a big night from him and their other stars.
Source: Hockey Feed
Tkachuk guarantees that the Panthers will win the Stanley Cup tonight
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Will Matthew Tkachuk and the Florida Panthers close out the Edmonton Oilers and win the Stanley Cup in Game 5? | ||
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