The Panthers have struggled to close out teams on their first chance and hope to avoid a second straight Stanley Cup Game 7 as they look to put away the Oilers on Tuesday and win their second straight Cup.

Brady and Matthew Tkachuk both grew up in St. Louis while their father, Keith, was playing for the Blues. ST. LOUIS — Two of the first six players named to the United States Olympic Hockey Team Monday are St. Louis natives.

USA Hockey announced the first six representatives from the team it will take to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

The first set of names set to represent the red, white and blue next year have been announced. On Monday, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) announced the first six names on the roster for Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina.

With the Panthers one win away from capturing a second consecutive Stanley Cup, Tkachuk said he's had "some ups and downs" but is feeling the best he's ever felt ahead of Game 6 against the Edmonton Oilers.

At 37 years old, Brad Marchand continues to amaze. Marchand scored a pair of goals in the Florida Panthers' 5-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday night, helping Florida move within one game of winning back-to-back Cups while also joining the history books in the process.

Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews is among the six preliminary roster players for Team USA's 2026 Olympic hockey team.

Tkachuk will lead Team USA along with his brother, Matthew Tkachuk of the Florida Panthers, Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews, Boston Bruins defenceman Charlie McAvoy, Vegas Golden Knights centre Jack Eichel and Vancouver Canucks blueliner Quinn Hughes.

Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk has revealed where he learned the physical net-front tactics that have made him so effective in the playoffs this year - from veteran Oilers forward Corey Perr