Brady Tkachuk's Back-to-back Hat Tricks Earn Fan Redemption
WHO:
Fox News - Brady Tkachuk, Matthew Tkachuk, Florida Panthers, Ottawa Senators
Sportskeeda - Brady Tkachuk, Florida Panthers
WHAT:
Fox News - Brady Tkachuk is the third player in NHL history to achieve back-to-back natural hat tricks.
Fox News - Brady Tkachuk scored back-to-back hat tricks in wins over Columbus and Vancouver.
Fox News - Tkachuk became the first player since Auston Matthews in 2024 to achieve back-to-back hat tricks.
Fox News - Tkachuk scored three goals against the Vancouver Canucks, leading to a 3-2 overtime victory.
Fox News - Matthew Tkachuk assisted his brother on all three goals of Brady's natural hat trick, marking a first in NHL history.
WHERE:
Fox News - Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, and Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
WHEN:
Fox News - Brady Tkachuk's hat tricks occurred on October 13, 2026, against Columbus and on October 15, 2026, against Vancouver.
WHY:
Fox News - The Florida Panthers acquired Brady Tkachuk to bolster their roster after a season impacted by injuries to key players, including Brad Marchand and captain Aleksander Barkov.
Fox News - The Florida Panthers acquired Brady Tkachuk to strengthen their roster after a season impacted by injuries to key players.
HOW:
Fox News - Brady Tkachuk initially struggled with zero points in the first five games of the season before scoring in subsequent games.
(UPDATED October 16, 2026 22:03 UTC)
Brady Tkachuk has made history by becoming the third player in NHL history to achieve back-to-back natural hat tricks. The Florida Panthers acquired Tkachuk to strengthen their roster after dealing with injuries to key players like Brad Marchand and captain Aleksander Barkov. This move is seen as a significant step for the Panthers as they aim to improve their performance on the ice.
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(UPDATED October 16, 2026 19:59 UTC)
Brady Tkachuk made headlines by scoring back-to-back hat tricks in victories over the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Vancouver Canucks, becoming the first player since Auston Matthews in 2024 to achieve this feat. In a remarkable display, Tkachuk netted three goals against Vancouver, leading to a thrilling 3-2 overtime win, with his brother Matthew assisting on all three goals, marking a first in NHL history. The Florida Panthers brought Tkachuk on board to bolster their lineup after facing challenges from injuries to key players, and he has turned his season around after a slow start with zero points in his first five games.