Brady Tkachuk Puts Pain Aside for Brother Matthew Tkachuk Ahead of Maple Leafs vs Florida Panthers Playoffs

“I’ll definitely watch him and wish him all the best, but I think just take this time to regroup, reset and just kind of reflect on everything that’s happened this past year,” said Brady Tkachuk when asked if he would come watch Matthew Tkachuk’s match against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The captain of the Ottawa Senators shared his deep disappointment after his team was knocked out of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Maple Leafs.

This loss really hit hard since it meant he wouldn’t get the chance to face his brother Matthew in Round 2. Even though things didn’t go as planned, Brady stayed really supportive of his brother, and it seems like he’s passed along some info to the Panthers forward too.

On X, Jesse Blake reported, “Matthew Tkachuk says he got intel from Brady on the Leafs but didn’t elaborate.” This really highlights the strong connection between the Tkachuk brothers, even with all the ups and downs of playing professional hockey. Brady’s Senators recently went up against the Leafs in a six-game series, giving him a chance to see everything unfold up close.

Transferring those details to Matthew will really help out the Panthers forward a lot. But Matthew didn’t want to share those details, since they might be a key piece of the tactical edge the Panthers have against the Maple Leafs. Any assumptions? Like, which opponents could be more prone to getting agitated or maybe dealing with injuries while playing?

This sibling chat really highlights the clever strategies teams look into during the intense atmosphere of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It seems like Tkachuk has already caught some heat from the Maple Leafs side before Game 1.

They will be watching out for players like Matthew Tkachuk on the ice

As the Toronto Maple Leafs gear up to take on the Florida Panthers in Round 2, defenseman Simon Benoit shared, “They can play hard, they can play physical; we expect it. So it’s going to be fun. If they’re going to bring it, I’m going to give it right back to them.” For sure, this really focused on not just Matthew Tkachuk but also on tough players like Brad Marchand, who play a crucial role in the Panthers’ team.

Benoit is ready to take on the challenge with the Panthers as he gears up for Round 2 in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. If there’s one guy on the Leafs who can really match up against the Panthers’ tough style, it’s definitely this defenseman. He’s known for his gritty and tough play in the NHL, so you know he’s ready to go toe-to-toe. But you know, the mindsets of the two teams are definitely going to clash.

Do you recall when Marchand mentioned, “Part of the playoffs is trying to hurt every player on the other team”? That was quite a statement! So, here’s the deal with the play—it’s going to be packed with thrilling hockey action that fans are going to love!