When the Panthers began their first-round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Tkachuk was in the lineup for Game 1 and announced his presence in a big way. The Panthers winger tallied two goals and an assist in a dominant 6-2 win to get the Stanley Cup Playoffs started on the right foot.

Is there a new dynasty in the Sunshine State? With a 5-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6, the Florida Panthers captured their second Stanley Cup in as many years, becoming just the third team in the NHL’s salary cap era to win back-to-back championships.

Matthew Tkachuk's Strong Declaration After Panthers Win Second Straight Stanley Cup originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After three consecutive trips to the Stanley Cup Final and back-to-back championships, Matthew Tkachuk says the Florida Panthers deserve a new label.