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 a professional ice hockey forward currently playing as an alternate captain for the Florida Panthers in the NHL. Drafted sixth overall by the Calgary Flames in 2016, he previously played for them before joining the Panthers. He is known for his skill and leadership on the ice.

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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 scored 11 points to lead the American team in scoring. The U.S. defeated Sweden to claim the bronze medal.

2016: OHL First Team All-Star and Memorial Cup Win

In 2016, Matthew Tkachuk was named an OHL First Team All-Star and scored the game-winning goal in overtime for the Knights in the 2016 Memorial Cup final.

2016: Memorial Cup Win

In 2016, Matthew Tkachuk won the Memorial Cup with the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), scoring the game-winning goal in overtime.

2016: Matthews' 100 Points Season

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

March 10, 2019: First NHL Hat-Trick

On March 10, 2019, Matthew Tkachuk recorded his first career NHL hat-trick in a 6–3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights.

2021: Top Ten Point-Scorer

In the 2021–22 NHL season, Matthew Tkachuk was a top ten point-scorer in the league, registering 104 points.

2021: Successful Season

The 2021–22 season was one of the most successful regular seasons in Flames history, with Tkachuk at the center of its success.

April 19, 2022: Surpasses Father's Record

On April 19, 2022, Matthew Tkachuk recorded his 99th point (an assist), surpassing his father's previous personal record of 98 points set in 1995-96.

2022: Another Top Ten Point-Scorer

In the 2022–23 NHL season, Matthew Tkachuk was a top ten point-scorer in the league, registering 109 points.

February 4, 2023: All-Star Game MVP

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

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.

January 9, 2024: Fifth Hat-Trick

On January 9, 2024, Matthew Tkachuk scored his fifth hat-trick against the St. Louis Blues, leading the Panthers to their eighth straight win.

2024: Championship Wins

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