Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk Celebrates Gold Medal Win with Fans

The Florida Panthers star forward spent time at the iconic Elbo Room bar on Fort Lauderdale Beach after winning Olympic gold.

Feb. 25, 2026 at 10:20pm

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Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk celebrated his Olympic gold medal win with fans at the Elbo Room bar on Fort Lauderdale Beach. Tkachuk, fresh off competing in the Winter Olympic Games, was spotted at the beachside bar wearing his gold medal and posing for photos with fans.

Why it matters

The Elbo Room has become a familiar celebration spot for the Panthers after their back-to-back Stanley Cup championships, and Tkachuk's appearance there drew a steady crowd of fans eager to congratulate the gold medalist.

The details

Tkachuk spent part of his Wednesday back in South Florida the same way he has celebrated before — with fans at the Elbo Room on Fort Lauderdale Beach. The Florida Panthers star forward, fresh off competing in the Winter Olympic Games, was at the iconic beachside bar wearing his gold medal, posing for photos and sharing drinks with fans.

  • On February 25, 2026, Tkachuk celebrated his Olympic gold medal win at the Elbo Room in Fort Lauderdale.

The players

Matthew Tkachuk

A forward for the Florida Panthers who recently won a gold medal with the US Men's National Hockey team at the Winter Olympic Games.

Paul Maurice

The head coach of the Florida Panthers, who discussed the team's upcoming schedule and the need for "extreme focus" after a lengthy break.

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What they’re saying

“So many things that go on, especially after you win. There's all these other events around, and then you've got the Four Nations last year and the Olympics this year, and there's really defined breaks in there where everything stops and then it gets going, but for us this is it, right? This is opportunity for extreme focus. Now there's nothing left. We'll get these guys back hopefully sooner rather than later and we can get a real hard push here.”

— Paul Maurice, Head Coach, Florida Panthers

What’s next

The Panthers will resume their regular season schedule on Thursday, February 26, 2026 when they host the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The takeaway

Matthew Tkachuk's celebration at the iconic Elbo Room in Fort Lauderdale highlights the strong connection between the Florida Panthers and their passionate fan base, who have supported the team through their recent back-to-back Stanley Cup championships and Olympic success.