Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice praised Matthew Tkachuk's impact on the team's emotional intensity following a 6-0 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. Tkachuk may not have scored, but his presence is seen as crucial for driving the team's performance.

The Panthers have surged offensively, netting 12 goals in two games against the Hurricanes. Maurice acknowledged the challenge of maintaining this level of play consistently.

Additionally, the special teams have shown improvement, with successful power plays and effective penalty killing, contributing to the team's recent success.