Tkachuk Brothers Shine in Panthers' 5-1 Victory Over Senators

Matthew Tkachuk's three-point night leads Florida past Ottawa as the brothers prepare to team up for USA Hockey.

Matthew Tkachuk scored his 22nd goal of the season and added two assists, extending his scoring streak to six games, in Florida's dominant 5-1 win over Ottawa.
Brady Tkachuk opened the scoring for the Senators, tying his brother for goals this season and in head-to-head matchups before Matthew broke the tie later in the game.
The game marked the third time both Tkachuk brothers scored in the same NHL matchup, highlighting their sibling rivalry before joining forces for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off tournament with USA Hockey.
Florida's strong second period, featuring four goals, propelled them to their fifth win in six games, with contributions from Aleksander Barkov, Sam Bennett, Gustav Forsling, and Anton Lundell.
Ottawa enters the 4 Nations break on a three-game losing streak, struggling defensively after conceding four or more goals in each of those losses.