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United States Matthew Tkachuk has developed into a top-tier NHL forward, recognized for his scoring ability and impactful play for the Florida Panthers.
Tkachuk served as Perry Ellis' Off-Ice Ambassador during the 4 Nations Face-Off and beyond, featured in marketing campaigns highlighting the fusion of sports and fashion.
Featured in an expansive marketing campaign for Amerant Bank's new co-branded Florida Panthers Debit Card.
Announced a partnership with Celsius, citing "Next level Gameday Energy!" and using hashtags #CelsiusLiveFit #CelsiusBrandPartner #CelsiusAthlete.
Signed a multiyear endorsement deal with BodyArmor, which also became the official sports drink of the 4 Nations Face-Off.
Matthew Tkachuk was born on December 11, 1997, in Scottsdale, Arizona. He grew up in Creve Coeur, Missouri, and comes from a strong hockey background, as the son of U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame forward Keith Tkachuk and brother of NHL player Brady Tkachuk. Tkachuk developed his skills through the USA Hockey National Team Development Program from 2013-2015. He played one season of major junior hockey with the London Knights in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) during 2015-16. That season, he finished fifth in OHL scoring with 107 points (30 goals, 77 assists) in 57 games. He also helped the Knights win the OHL championship, contributing 40 points in 18 playoff games, and scored the game-winning goal in overtime to secure the 2016 Memorial Cup.
Tkachuk was selected sixth overall by the Calgary Flames in the 2016 NHL Draft and signed a three-year entry-level contract. He made his NHL debut on October 12, 2016, and scored his first NHL goal six days later. In his rookie year (2016-17), he recorded 48 points (13 goals, 35 assists) in 76 games, finishing seventh in Calder Trophy voting. He continued to progress with the Flames, achieving a career-high 104 points (42 goals, 62 assists) in the 2021-22 season. He was named to the NHL Second All-Star Team that year. On July 22, 2022, Tkachuk was traded to the Florida Panthers where he signed an eight-year, $76 million contract. In his first season with the Panthers (2022-23), he surpassed his previous career high with 109 points (40 goals, 69 assists) and was a finalist for the Hart Trophy as the league’s most valuable player. He earned NHL All-Star Game MVP honors in 2023.
He has won consecutive Stanley Cup championships with the Panthers in 2024 and 2025. In the 2025 Final, he scored the Stanley Cup-clinching goal in Game 6. Tkachuk has represented the United States internationally, winning gold at the 2015 IIHF World U18 Championships and bronze at the 2016 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. He was also selected for the 4 Nations Face-Off during the 2024-25 season, playing alongside his brother, Brady Tkachuk. Despite sustaining injuries during the 4 Nations Face-Off that limited his 2024-25 regular season to 52 games, he returned for the playoffs and tied for the team lead with 23 points (8 goals, 15 assists) in 23 games during their second championship run.
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