Florida Panteri The star of Matthew Tkachuk champion is Stanley Cup, but it’s not even close to being the most notable moment in his hockey career.
Nhl The veteran appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” on Monday to talk about the 4 Nations Face-off final, which ended up in a heart for Americans after a 3-2 extension from Canada.
Team USA striker Matthew Tkachuk, #19, celebrates his goal against Team Finland in the third period during a 4-nation game in a hockey game at the Bell Center. (David Kirouc-Hagn Pictures)
Tkachuk was thinking about the tournament, which he had previously called the “biggest game” in which he had ever played.
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“For the last two weeks, presenting my country has been something I will never forget,” he said.
In his second season with the Panthers, Tkachuk helped Pantheri back to the Stanley Cup final for the second year in a row, when they defeated Edmonton Oilers In seven games to become champions Stanley Cup 2024 – first for Tkachuk.
Nevertheless, Tkachuk was unwavering that playing for now in 4 nations was still the biggest game of his career.
“It was really such a big tournament and such a huge stage and something I will never forget,” said Fallon.
Team USA Matthew Tkachuk striker, #19, celebrates with defensive player Zach Wereni, #8, with his goal against Team Finland during the third period during the Leda 4 Nations game at the Bell Center in the Bell Center, February 13, 2025. (David Kirouc-Hagn Pictures)
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“What I am most proud of with this team was how much pride we showed in representing our country and Americans. We are so happy to be from this great country and that we can represent [that]. “
He continued, “Only to be able to represent and look down and see the American ridge – nothing will win. So, it’s amazing.”
Last week’s finals came in the midst of increased political tensions between Canada and the USA President Donald Trump teased the Canadian legislators that the country became its “51 State”. Also openly called Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “Governor” Canada and threatened Down the tariff.
The intensity led to the Canadian fans reinforced the American anthem before two games in the tournament – something that encouraged the Team USA on the ice.
The team of the United States, Matthew Tkachuk, #19, and striker Team Canada, Brandon Hagel, #38, fights in the first period during an ice game 4 nations in the hockey game in the Bell Center. (Pictures of Eric Bolte-Hagn)
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Finally, they were finally shaped in mass ratings.
As the first best tournament at the best decade, the match watched 16.1 million spectators in North America for the second most respected hockey match in the last decade.
First? Tkachukova plays 7 finals 2024. Stanley Cup, which attracted 16.3 million spectators.
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