SUNRISE, Fla. – Bally Sports Florida, the network home of the Florida Panthers, will give fans a behind-the-scenes look at a morning with 2023 NHL All-Star Game MVP Matthew Tkachuk in a new episode of “Inside the Panthers” that premieres Saturday, Feb. 11.
The episode is scheduled to debut at approximately 9 p.m., after the Panthers game against the Colorado Avalanche and postgame coverage.
Host Steve Goldstein accompanies Tkachuk on a ride from his Fort Lauderdale home to practice at the Panthers IceDen in Coral Springs. They discuss how Tkachuk grew up in a hockey family, with his father Keith starring in the NHL for 18 years and Matthew’s younger brother Brady joining him in this year’s All-Star Game. Tkachuk also talks about his high school friendship with Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum in St. Louis.
Tkachuk, 25, joined the Panthers in a blockbuster trade this offseason, and he’s made himself right at home in South Florida. He’s among the league’s leaders in scoring this season, and he put on a show at last week’s All-Star Game at FLA Live Arena, tallying four goals with three assists to lead the Atlantic Division to victory.
The “Inside the Panthers” episode also features interviews with Keith Tkachuk and Panthers General Manager Bill Zito, who describes how Matthew won’t ultimately be measured by his point total, but by his leadership and how he makes the entire organization better.
Fans can tune in to Bally Sports Florida starting at 5:30 p.m. Saturday for the “Panthers Live” pregame show, followed by Florida’s game against the defending Stanley Cup champion Avalanche at 6 p.m., postgame coverage and then this new episode of “Inside the Panthers.”
The programming can also be streamed live at BallySports.com and in the Bally Sports app when viewers authenticate using their pay-TV credentials. Fans can also watch through Bally Sports+, a new standalone streaming option. For more information, visit BallySportsPlus.com.
“Inside the Panthers: Driven to Greatness” will be replayed throughout the month.
Replay schedule:
Saturday, 2/11 9:00 PM(Premiere) Sunday, 2/12 3:00 AM Sunday, 2/12 9:00 AM Monday, 2/13 11:00 PM Tuesday, 2/14 3:00 AM Tuesday, 2/14 9:00 AM Thursday, 2/16 10:00 PM Friday, 2/17 3:00 AM Saturday, 2/18 5:00 PM Sunday, 2/19 3:00 AM Sunday, 2/19 9:00 AM Monday, 2/20 4:00 PM Monday, 2/20 10:30 PM Tuesday, 2/21 3:00 AM * Schedule subject to change
