Matthew Tkachuk on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon: The Fight Changed Everything in the NHL

Matthew Tkachuk was asked about his health and he said he was feeling better. But quickly, he changed the subject to talk about the Four Nations Tournament.

Let’s recall that his season might not be over after his injury in the Tournament.

What I notice from the interview is the player’s pride. He mentioned several times over four minutes how proud he was to represent his country, and when talking about his father Keith, he spoke about one of the best American players in history.

I’m not saying he didn’t have a patriotic streak before… but I think it’s even more evident since the Four Nations Tournament.

He said his father was proud of his brother Brady and him when they fought against the Canadians, he talked about the pride of handing the Stanley Cup to his father, and he got a reaction from Jimmy Fallon’s audience several times.

But most importantly, he got the NHL talked about on Jimmy Fallon’s big New York stage. That’s a win for Gary Bettman.

In rapid fire

– The topic is still generating reactions.

– Francophone fans of the Senators: still a lot of work to be done. [BPM Sports]

– Worth listening to.

– He only wins… unless the game is important. #Canada

– He has everything to have a great season.