<h2>Unexpected Praise Amid Rivalry</h2> Matthew Tkachuk of the Florida Panthers recently expressed an unexpected admiration for the Boston Bruins, acknowledging their role in shaping the Panthers' winning culture. This statement comes as a surprise due to the intense rivalry between the two teams, particularly following their heated playoff series last year. <h2>Tkachuk's Statement on Bruins' Impact</h2> During a TNT interview, Tkachuk highlighted the influence of the Bruins on the Panthers, especially regarding their dedication and team cohesion. He commented: <q>Honestly, a lot of it is stuff we took from the Bruins. The buy-in that we have, I don't think there's many teams that have that, other than maybe the Bruins.</q> <div align='center' style='padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;'><img src='https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/342479.webp' width='100%' border='0' alt='image' loading='lazy' defer /></div> <h2>Rivalry and Mutual Respect</h2> The Panthers, perceived as underdogs, notably defeated the Bruins in a dramatic seven-game series last season, intensifying their rivalry. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/smclaughlin9/status/1727473026395214136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1727473026395214136%7Ctwgr%5Ee9ed9c074a43c4bb5ecefc429033785c336153af%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bruinsinsider.com%2FMatthew-Tkachuk-Makes-A-Questionable-Statement-Towards-The-Bruins-303305'> </a></blockquote></div> Tkachuk's acknowledgment of the Bruins' positive impact on the Panthers, despite this competitive backdrop, reflects a level of respect that transcends their on-ice battles. As Read on BruinsInsider - <a href='https://www.bruinsinsider.com/nhl-team/boston-bruins/matthew-tkachuk-makes-a-questionable-statement-towards-the-bruins' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Matthew Tkachuk Makes A Questionable Statement Towards The Bruins</a>