Matthew Tkachuk's game-winning goal against the Boston Bruins in Game 5 of the first round for the Florida Panthers was nothing short of dramatic. With the score tied 3-3 and just six minutes into the first overtime period, Tkachuk delivered the goal that gave the Panthers new life and kept their playoff hopes alive.Chris Johnston@reporterchrisThe #FlaPanthers live to fight another day. Matthew Tkachuk wins it in overtime.18912The #FlaPanthers live to fight another day. Matthew Tkachuk wins it in overtime.NHL Twitter reacts: Matthew Tkachuk buries game winning goal to keep the Florida Panthers' season aliveHockey Daily 365 l NHL Highlights@HockeyDaily365TKACHUK IN OVERTIME! Matthew Tkachuk capitalizes on Ullmark's tough turnover to win Game 5 for Florida!#TimeToHunt10527TKACHUK IN OVERTIME! Matthew Tkachuk capitalizes on Ullmark's tough turnover to win Game 5 for Florida!#TimeToHunt https://t.co/kJjOXom44MThe goal was the result of a misplay by Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark, who went to play a dump-in but accidentally passed it to Carter Verhaeghe of the Panthers. Verhaeghe quickly whipped the puck out front to Matthew Tkachuk, who buried it past the sprawling Ullmark to secure the win for the Panthers.James Nichols@JamesNicholsNHLIf Connor McDavid didn’t exist, Matthew Tkachuk is the NHL’s MVP this season. Cant change my mind.111If Connor McDavid didn’t exist, Matthew Tkachuk is the NHL’s MVP this season. Cant change my mind.Andrew@MeegDaddyTKACHUK!!!!!!!!! CATS WIN #BostonVibesTKACHUK!!!!!!!!! CATS WIN #BostonVibes https://t.co/BP1hXbNwfpSam Golub@samgolub3GAME 5 HERO. Matthew Tkachuk is #HIM221GAME 5 HERO. Matthew Tkachuk is #HIM https://t.co/MnIv7PIbZjThe goal was a testament to Matthew Tkachuk's skill and ability to capitalize on opportunities, as he quickly reacted to the errant pass and put the puck in the back of the net. The crowd at TD Garden erupted as the Panthers celebrated their victory, and the series headed back to Florida for Game 6.x - Caslan Cathy 🧡💙 🇨🇦@TheBestSportMomBoston, you had one job! Outshoot Florida massively but lose in OT. Ullmark with the boo-boo and Tkachuk scores.Boston, you had one job! Outshoot Florida massively but lose in OT. Ullmark with the boo-boo and Tkachuk scores.x - seabass (2-2.)@seabass91_MATTHEW TKACHUK WINS IT IN OVERTIME!!! PANTHERS ARE STILL ALIVE VS THE BRUINS BABY19MATTHEW TKACHUK WINS IT IN OVERTIME!!! PANTHERS ARE STILL ALIVE VS THE BRUINS BABYx- What the Tkachuk?@toriindyrodOMG!!! My neighbors probably called the cops. Holy shit!!! Pantherssssssss!!!!!!5OMG!!! My neighbors probably called the cops. Holy shit!!! Pantherssssssss!!!!!!For the Panthers, the win was crucial as they narrowly avoided elimination and kept their playoff hopes alive. Matthew Tkachuk's heroics were a key factor in the win, and his performance in Game 5 was indicative of the type of player he has become for the Panthers.Scotty@SkooterMcGavenTkachuk chewing on his mouth guard like a pacifier while he's scoring lol1Tkachuk chewing on his mouth guard like a pacifier while he's scoring lolAJ Harvey@AJHarvardWood Tkachuk Could Tkachuk alumni #FantasyHockey twitter.com/FlaPanthers/st…Florida Panthers@FlaPanthersTKACHING!!!!!!!! EPIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1166258TKACHING!!!!!!!! EPIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!! https://t.co/fThaCOs4R5Wood Tkachuk Could Tkachuk alumni 😎😎#FantasyHockey twitter.com/FlaPanthers/st…As the series continues, the Panthers will undoubtedly look to Tkachuk for more clutch performances and game-winning goals. He already has a presence in the series with his physicality. His ability to score in critical moments and contribute to the team's success makes him a valuable asset on the ice, and his leadership will be crucial as the Panthers try to advance in the playoffs.Greg Wyshynski@wyshynskiTkachuk!Some really uncharacteristic mistakes from the Bs tonight. On to Game 6...795Tkachuk!Some really uncharacteristic mistakes from the Bs tonight. On to Game 6...For Tkachuk, the goal was a reminder of his skill and the impact he can have on the ice. As he continues to grow as a player and lead the Panthers to success, he will undoubtedly be a force to be reckoned with in the NHL.Strahinja@strahinjagov@Jrodbad Yeah that was a brutal play from Ullmark, good lord. And much as I'm not a fan of Tkachuk's antics I gotta give the guy credit, he's keeping the Panthers in this series.@Jrodbad Yeah that was a brutal play from Ullmark, good lord. And much as I'm not a fan of Tkachuk's antics I gotta give the guy credit, he's keeping the Panthers in this series.x - aves@mattylvurthere’s something poetic about ullmark and tkachuk fighting in game 4, and then tkachuk scoring off of an ullmark misplay in game 5there’s something poetic about ullmark and tkachuk fighting in game 4, and then tkachuk scoring off of an ullmark misplay in game 5Matthew Tkachuk's game-winning goal against the Boston Bruins in Game 5 of the first round for the Florida Panthers was a dramatic and crucial moment for the team. Tkachuk's ability to capitalize on opportunities and score in critical moments makes him a valuable asset on the ice. As the series heads back to Florida for Game 6, the Panthers will look to Tkachuk for more heroics and clutch performances as they try to advance in the playoffs.Bryan@MetalpanthersTKACHUK IN THE BIGGEST MOMENTWE WILL SEE YOU IN GAME 6506TKACHUK IN THE BIGGEST MOMENTWE WILL SEE YOU IN GAME 6 https://t.co/GZx4yV0OnT