Matthew Tkachuk celebrates Florida Panthers' Stanley Cup win in an iconic way
Matthew Tkachuk celebrates Florida Panthers' Stanley Cup win in an iconic way (Image Source: NHL via X)
The Florida Panthers won the Stanley Cup for the 3rd consecutive time, and there's no one happier than Matthew Tkachuk, the right wing of the Panthers. The after-party started way back in the locker room with champagne and cigars, and Tkachuk was seen leading it from the front.
After suffering from major injuries during the 4 Nations face-off, there were slim chances of the MVP returning for the Stanley Cup. Yet, he arrived and helped the Panthers lift the trophy, followed by an amazing after-party show.
Matthew Tkachuk's locker room celebration goes viral
The Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers with a 5-1 score in the final, taking the series to a 4-2 status. Soon after the Panthers lifted the trophy, the celebration shifted towards the locker room where all the players had their chance of celebrating with the Stanley Cup.
However, it was Tkachuk's iconic celebratory moment that stole the spotlight.
A recent video surfaced all over the Internet showing the Panthers' right wing in the middle of an iconic celebratory moment. The video showed the star player drinking champagne directly from the Stanley Cup and then smoking a cigar, which went viral for all the right reasons.
The star player had a bad start to the year with severe injuries making it difficult for him to appear in the Stanley Cup.
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Tkachuk played in the 4 Nations face-off, representing Team USA, where he suffered some severe injuries which included a torn abductor muscle and hernia. Despite the severity of his injuries, Tkachuk played through the Stanley Cup, helping the Panthers lift the trophy.
The MVP helped tie the score with Oilers, and made a total of 15 assists and eight goals throughout the season. During the finals series, Tkachuk made a total of 4 goals and 3 assists, which helped maintain the momentum of the team.
Though it is not yet revealed what kind of recovery the Panthers' star player went through during the off-season, he was back with fire in his stick. Tkachuk became a part of the Panthers after being traded by the Calgary Flames in July 2022, and proved to be a lucky charm for the Florida team.
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