Tkachuk speaks to reporters following tough loss
The Panthers took a big beating in game of the Stanley Cup finals yesterday as they loss 8-1 to the Oilers.
Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk spoke to reporters after the loss saying that the team is still happy they were able to split the games in Edmonton and that the goals tonight were the players fault and not the goaltender.
"We're in an unbelievable spot right now," said Tkachuk in spite of the loss. "We came here and after all that craziness got a split. Now we're going home [to play] in front of our unbelievable fans. They're so excited to see us and we're so excited to play in front of them again."
"We gave up eight goals and zero of them were the goalie's fault," taking the blame for his goaltender."
Despite the incredible win, the Oilers still have an incredible hill to climb as they are still down 3-1 in the series and are now headed back to Florida.
Source: Hockey Patrol
Panthers Matthew Tkachuk speaks after being crushed 8-1 by the Oilers
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