The plucky Florida Panthers, who secured a playoff spot by the skin of their teeth, stunned the Bruins in a seven-game first-round playoff series, abruptly ending the Bruins' historic season. Tkachuk played a pivotal role in this upset, contributing throughout Florida's playoff journey, including an assist on the series-clinching goal in Game 7.
During the NHL media tour in Las Vegas, ESPN's Kristen Shilton and Greg Wyshynski interviewed NHL star players, including Tkachuk. When asked about which team he's most eager to watch this season, Tkachuk wasted no time stating the Bruins:
Notably, after making these comments, Tkachuk also expressed an unexpected excitement about the Bruins' future, where he could possibly consider joining them down the line.