Florida's Matthew Tkachuk takes a jab at Edmonton during parade.
After the Edmonton Oilers' heartbreaking Game 7 loss in the Stanley Cup Finals, they faced another blow. Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk mocked them during the victory parade.
The Oilers' defeat was a significant disappointment for fans across Canada and the US. Captain Connor McDavid, devastated by the loss, chose not to accept the Conn Smythe Trophy on the ice, opting to stay with his team in the locker room amid their grief. Despite the criticism, McDavid's decision was rooted in solidarity with his teammates.