Matthew Tkachuk's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Matthew Tkachuk. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Matthew Tkachuk is an American professional ice hockey forward and alternate captain for the Florida Panthers in the NHL. Drafted sixth overall by the Calgary Flames in 2016, he played for Calgary before joining Florida. He is currently an alternate captain for the Panthers.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2014: World U-17 Hockey Challenge Gold

In 2014, Matthew Tkachuk helped the United States win gold at the World U-17 Hockey Challenge held in Nova Scotia.

2015: IIHF World U18 Championships Gold

In 2015, Matthew Tkachuk competed at the IIHF World U18 Championships, registering ten assists and leading the U.S. under-18 team to a gold medal win.

2016: World Junior Ice Hockey Championships Bronze Medal

At the 2016 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships held in Helsinki, Matthew Tkachuk and Auston Matthews each scored 11 points, and the U.S. defeated Sweden to claim the bronze medal.

2016: Memorial Cup Final Game-Winning Goal

During the 2015-16 season, Tkachuk scored the game-winning goal in overtime for the London Knights in the 2016 Memorial Cup final.

2016: Memorial Cup Win

In 2016, Matthew Tkachuk scored the game-winning goal in overtime to win his team, the London Knights, the Memorial Cup.

2016: 100 Points Milestone

In 2022, Tkachuk became the second player, along with Auston Matthews from the 2016 draft class to score 100 points in a single season.

April 19, 2022: Surpassed Father's Personal Record

On April 19, 2022, Matthew Tkachuk recorded his 99th point, surpassing his father's previous personal record of 98 points from 1995-96.

February 4, 2023: NHL All-Star Game MVP

On February 4, 2023, Matthew Tkachuk was named the NHL 2023 All-Star Game MVP after scoring four goals and three assists for seven total points.

2023: Hart Memorial Trophy Finalist

In 2023, Matthew Tkachuk was named a finalist for the NHL's Hart Memorial Trophy as the league's most valuable player.

2024: First Stanley Cup Championship

In 2024, Tkachuk won his first Stanley Cup championship with the Panthers.

2024: Championships with Jayson Tatum

In 2024, both Matthew Tkachuk and Jayson Tatum won their respective championship series (the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals and 2024 NBA Finals, respectively) within a week of each other.