Tkachuk was credited with the seconday helper on Auston Matthews' power-play goal at the 3:25 mark and then drew the primay assist on Brock Faber's even-strength marker with 2:25 left in the frame. He played 14:57, registered three shots on goal, took an unsportsmanlike conduct minor and finished the tilt with a plus-one rating as the Americans topped Group C with a perfect 3-0 record.
Matthew Tkachuk collected two assists in the United States electrifying 5-1 win over Latvia at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy. Tkachuk's sweet saucer pass set up little brother Brady for the game-opneing goal 5:29 into the action. He also drew the secondary helper on Brock Nelson's second goal of the game with 12 seconds left in the middle frame. The older Tkachuk logged 17:55 of ice time and finished the game with four shots on goal and a plus-two rating.
Matthew Tkachuk claimed he would choose TJ Oshie over Wayne Gretzky to score a shootout goal to save his life, citing Oshie's memorable performance in a crucial shootout.
