Brady Tkachuk’s brother, Florida Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk, sent out a shocking message, “Let’s battle,” declaring that he would beat the Toronto Maple Leafs in the upcoming playoffs. The statement garnered attention on social media and sparked a response from star Auston Matthews.

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