Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk’s talks Game 3 chaos: ‘If you have to take a punch in the face, take it’

Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk’s talks Game 3 chaos: ‘If you have to take a punch in the face, take it’

Tkachuk scrapped during the 4 Nations as part of Team USA

Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk, #19, puts a rat on the stick after the third period against the Edmonton Oilers in game three of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena. (Sam Navarro-Imagn Images)

A fight breaks out during the third period between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers in game three of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena. (Jim Rassol-Imagn Images)

A fight breaks out during the third period between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers in game three of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena. (Jim Rassol-Imagn Images)