Tkachuk family bonds at NHL All-Star Weekend
3 generations gather for rare chance to see brothers as teammates
by Mike Zeisberger @Zeisberger / NHL.com Staff Writer
SUNRISE, Fla. -- Matthew Tkachuk was named the MVP of the 2023 Honda NHL All-Star Game on Saturday, but the biggest star of the family the past few days may have been his grandmother.
All-Star blog: Matthew Tkachuk
Panthers forward reflects on playing with brother Brady, being named MVP
by Matthew Tkachuk / Special to NHL.com
Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk kept a blog throughout the 2023 Honda NHL All-Star Weekend. In his third and final installment, he talks about wrapping up the festivities with MVP honors after finishing with seven points (four goals, three assists) for the Atlantic Division, which won the 2023 Honda NHL All-Star Game.
Tkachuk named MVP as Atlantic wins 2023 NHL All-Star Game
by Jameson Olive @JamesonCoop / FloridaPanthers.com
SUNRISE, Fla. -- The Florida Panthers couldn't have asked for a better end to NHL All-Star Week.
Taking home MVP honors, Matthew Tkachuk racked up seven points (four goals, three assists) to help the Atlantic Division claim victory at the 2023 NHL All-Star Game at FLA Live Arena on Saturday.
NHL, Panthers to renovate outdoor rink as 2023 All-Star Weekend legacy
Ft. Lauderdale facility will be refurbished, suitable for inline skates, sneakers
by NHL Public Relations @PR_NHL
NEW YORK/FT. LAUDERDALE - As a legacy to the 2023 NHL All-Star Weekend in South Florida, the Florida Panthers and the National Hockey League (NHL) will contribute a joint donation to refurbish and revitalize an outdoor hockey rink at Holiday Park.
Florida provides NHL chance to try different events at All-Star Skills
Pitch 'n Puck, Splash Shot pay tribute to market with help from sunny skies, warm temperatures
by Nicholas J. Cotsonika @cotsonika / NHL.com Columnist
SUNRISE, Fla. -- Aleksander Barkov sat on the bench, looking over the ice as if it were the beach.
Beach Balls & Bucket Hats: Barkov, Tkachuk have fun at All-Star Skills
by Jameson Olive @JamesonCoop / FloridaPanthers.com
SUNRISE, Fla. -- Sitting at the podium together at FLA Live Arena following NHL All-Star Skills on Friday, Aleksander Barkov was dressed as a lifeguard, while Matthew Tkachuk sported a tropical shirt and boardshorts.
Isn't that what NHL All-Star Weekend in South Florida is all about?
Putting on a show for the home crowd, the Florida Panthers' All-Star duo had a blast while participating in various fun and skill-centric competitions throughout the star-studded event.
"Just to be out there and see the crowd and see the excitement and see all the guys do their thing, that was a lot of fun," Barkov said.
All-Star blog: Matthew Tkachuk
Panthers forward looks back on his, Ovechkin's son's participation in Breakaway Challenge
by Matthew Tkachuk / Special to NHL.com
Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk will be keeping a blog throughout the 2023 Honda NHL All-Star Weekend. In his second installment, he talks about his effort in the Great Clips NHL Breakaway Challenge at the 2023 NHL All-Star Skills presented by DraftKings Sportsbook and what he is looking forward to most at the 2023 Honda NHL All-Star Game on Saturday (3 p.m. ET; ABC, ESPN+, CBC, SN, TVAS).
'It never gets old': Luongo gets warm reception at NHL All-Star Skills
The "Luu!" chants returned to FLA Live Arena during NHL All-Star Skills on Friday
by Jameson Olive @JamesonCoop / FloridaPanthers.com
SUNRISE, Fla. -- Roberto Luongo hit the ice to a familiar sound.
"Luuuuu!"
Between the pipes for the first time since retired from the NHL, the former Florida Panthers goaltender received a warm reception during NHL All-Star Skills at FLA Live Arena on Friday.
"It never gets old," said Luongo, who was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame back in November. "It's always fun. I had a little bit of that in Toronto during the Hall-of-Fame week. Any time I'm in front of the fans here in Florida, it's great. It brought back some good memories."
'Perfect spot for hockey': NHL All-Stars speak on trip to South Florida
by Rob Darragh @FlaPanthers / FloridaPanthers.com
FORT LAUDERDALE - The NHL All-Stars arrived in South Florida on Thursday to a perfect 80 degree and sunny day.
Anaheim Ducks forward Troy Terry (2x All-Star), Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak (3x All-Star), Boston Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark (1st appearance), Carolina Hurricanes forward Andrei Svechnikov (1st appearance), Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov (2x All-Star), and Nashville Predators goalie Juuse Saros (2x All-Star) spoke on their thoughts and first impressions of NHL All-Star Week, what they are looking forward throughout the event, and what to watch for this weekend.
NHL All-Stars, fans get warm welcome in sunny Florida
'It feels like a vacation right now,' players say before Skills, Game get going
by Nicholas J. Cotsonika @cotsonika / NHL.com Columnist
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Jason Robertson looked over his left shoulder in the direction of his Dallas Stars teammates.