Matthew Tkachuk Stays Hot with 3-Point Game, Florida Goes into Break with a 5-1 Win over Ottawa
Panthers’ Power Play Propels Them to Victory
Matthew Tkachuk scored for a sixth consecutive game and added two assists, sparking a four-goal second period that lifted the Florida Panthers to a 5-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night.
Second Period Surge
Aleksander Barkov had a goal and an assist, while Sam Bennett, Gustav Forsling, and Anton Lundell also scored for the Panthers, who got 26 saves from Sergei Bobrovsky to win for the fifth time in their last six games.
Tkachuk Brothers Shine
Brady Tkachuk scored for Ottawa, which got 43 saves from Linus Ullmark. It was the third time the Tkachuk brothers – soon to be USA Hockey teammates in the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament – had goals in the same game.
Takeaways
- Ottawa has dropped three straight, giving up at least four goals in each of those losses. It’s only the second time this season Ottawa has yielded at least four goals in three straight games.
- Florida had a four-goal period for the fourth time this season, also doing it on October 8 against Boston, November 30 against Carolina, and January 25 at San Jose.
Key Moment
Sam Reinhart assisted on Matthew Tkachuk’s go-ahead power play goal in the second period for his 600th NHL point. He’s the third current Panthers player to reach 600; Barkov and Tkachuk are the others.
Key Stat
It was the fifth time Matthew Tkachuk had three points in a game against his brother. There have been 11 multi-point games in Tkachuk vs. Tkachuk matchups; Matthew has nine of them.
Up Next
Both teams are off until February 22, when the Senators play host to Montreal and the Panthers play host to Seattle.
Conclusion
The Panthers’ win propels them into the break on a high note, with Tkachuk’s hot streak a major factor. The team will look to build on this momentum when they return to action in two weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many goals did Matthew Tkachuk score in the game?
A: Matthew Tkachuk scored one goal and had two assists.
Q: How many points did Sam Reinhart reach in the game?
A: Sam Reinhart reached 600 NHL points with his assist on Matthew Tkachuk’s go-ahead power play goal.
Q: How many multi-point games has Matthew Tkachuk had against his brother?
A: Matthew Tkachuk has had nine multi-point games against his brother, Brady Tkachuk.
