The Florida Panthers picked up a hard-fought 5-4 victory in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers on Friday night, giving them yet another victory on the road in what has been a recurring theme throughout the postseason. After the game, star winger Matthew Tkachuk kept it real when discussing the Panthers success away from home during the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Florida has spent a lot of time on the road this postseason, as they have been the lower seed in each of their four series. That hasn't really mattered, though, because the Panthers have now posted a 9-3 record in away games during these playoffs. When asked about his team's success away from the comforts of Amerant Bank Arena, Tkachuk offered a simple response .

“We have no choice,’’ Tkachuk sa

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