As the Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers for a second straight year Tuesday night, it brought to an end what was a gruelling two-month playoff run for both teams.

In back-to-back years, the Panthers stole Bennett and Tkachuk from Western Canada. It's led to back-to-back Cup champions. Matthew Tkachuk, all that attitude and relentlessness and toughness, has been in South Florida for three years. And all he's done is lead his team to the Stanley Cup Final all three years.

Matthew Tkachuk's Strong Declaration After Panthers Win Second Straight Stanley Cup originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After three consecutive trips to the Stanley Cup Final and back-to-back championships, Matthew Tkachuk says the Florida Panthers deserve a new label.