After avoiding elimination in the fifth game against Boston, the Florida Panthers released some behind-the-scenes footage, which included a bold statement from Matthew Tkachuk demonstrating his immense confidence. The Panthers' victory on the road in overtime kept their hopes alive, but Tkachuk's words in the postgame interview suggest they may be overconfident.
Following the win, Tkachuk was awarded the "game puck" and he confidently declared, "Boys, remember this room. We'll be back here for game seven."
This guarantee from Tkachuk raises the question of whether the Panthers are underestimating their opponents or if they truly have the skills and determination to push the series to a decisive seventh game.