Matthew Tkachuk Makes Unexpected 'Underdog' Claim Before Stanley Cup Final originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Florida Panthers are back in the Stanley Cup Final for the third consecutive year, with a chance to defend the franchise’s first championship.

As the Florida Panthers gear up for their third straight Stanley Cup Final, Matthew Tkachuk shares a strong message about the team's mindset heading into the rematch with the Edmonton Oilers.

The Florida Panthers looked like anything but underdogs as they dismantled the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Finals, but they'll embrace the role of the underdog against the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final.