Matthew Tkachuk Sets Up All Three of Brady's Goals in Panthers Win
Brady Tkachuk scored three straight goals in the second period against Columbus. Matthew Tkachuk assisted on all three, then added helpers on two more Florida goals. The Panthers won 7-3, and it was Brady's third career NHL hat trick.
Brady Tkachuk’s first three goals for Florida all arrived in the middle period in Columbus. The Panthers had fallen behind 1-0 after 20 minutes when Kent Johnson scored, but Brady struck at 2:27, 6:00 and 10:30 to turn the game around. Matthew Tkachuk earned assists on each of those goals, including the rebound finish after Cam Talbot stopped Sam Reinhart’s one-timer.
Matthew also helped on Carter Verhaeghe’s power-play marker at 17:50 and on Reinhart’s early third-period goal. Brady’s hat trick was his third in the NHL. He had joined Florida from Ottawa in an offseason trade, and his first regular-season point with the club came the previous day versus Buffalo. Florida won 7-3.
The brothers’ shared success may boost interest in Panthers games and NHL storylines, especially among younger fans and families who follow sibling athletes. It could also increase attention on Florida’s line combinations and Brady’s transition from Ottawa, affecting ticket demand, merchandise, and media coverage. For Columbus, the loss may temper early-season optimism.