WATCH: ‘Emotional’ Matthew Tkachuk’s dad Keith sheds tears of happiness watching his son win a Stanley Cup

The Panthers beat the Oilers 2-1, in the 7th game to win the Stanley Cup.

WATCH: ‘Emotional’ Matthew Tkachuk’s dad Keith sheds tears of happiness watching his son win a Stanley Cup

Matthew Tkachuk’s dad Keith sheds tears over his son's Stanley Cup victory (Via Reddit/X)

From playing mini-stick hockey in his basement to winning the grand Stanley Cup, Matthew Tkachuk finally did it. There was no one more proud than his father and the NHL legend Keith Tkachuk. 

The Stanley Cup Final became a family affair on Monday as Matthew won his first championship– a glory that even his legendary father couldn’t. That wasn’t the only milestone the ice hockey forward achieved, he brought the Florida Panthers their first championship title in history with a 2-1 Game 7 victory against the Edmonton Oilers. 

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Seeing his son scoring the final victory, NHL legend Keith couldn’t hold back his tears. He was also seen wiping away his tears while his wife and son, Brady Tkachuk, who played for the Ottawa Senators, hugged each other in celebration. 

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This is what we’ve wanted to accomplish our whole lives. And to see forever that there’s going to be ‘Tkachuk’ on the Stanley Cup, it’s a dream come true.
Brady Tkachuk said overwhelmed with emotions and pride for his brother.

The Tkachuks also shared a wholesome moment when Matthew received the Stanley Cup. He lifted it over his head and asked his dad, “Are you ready?” and swiftly handed over the trophy to him. Following the victory, Matthew expressed it has now become a “reality” rather than a dream. 

Keith Tkachuk’s 18-year legacy in the NHL without Stanley Cup

Keith parted ways with the NHL after establishing his legacy of 18 years, even though he never succeeded in winning the Stanley Cup. He split his career among multiple teams in the NHL.

In 1996-97, the offensive player led the NHL in goals with the Coyotes and scored nearly 300 goals in nine seasons. However, he couldn’t witness that success in the playoffs. 

Matthew Tkachuk lifting Stanley Cup, standing beside his family
Matthew Tkachuk lifting Stanley Cup, standing beside his family (Via Sporting News)

Unfortunately, Keith couldn’t even play in the Stanley Cup Final as he couldn’t advance beyond the Western Conference Final, that too in 2001 with the Blues. In his 18 years, he played only 44 playoff games– the number which his son, Matthew played in just two seasons with the Panthers and led the team to the Stanley Cup Final in both seasons. 

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