Brady Tkachuk’s long-awaited NHL postseason debut ended in disappointment following the elimination of the Ottawa Senators at the hands of the Toronto Maple Leafs. His older brother Matthew, who ...

Tkachuk’s playoff ambitions are 25 years in the making, starting in a St. Louis driveway. And if it wasn’t in the driveway, it was in his parents’ basement.

Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk and Senators captain Brady Tkachuk are both in the playoffs—and their family has made it clear which brother they’re rooting for.

Chantal recently spoke with PEOPLE about raising her NHL sons Matthew, 27, and Brady, 25, who have both long carried reputations as two of hockey's toughest players.

In the regular season, the Panthers and Senators played each other three times. Brady Tkachuk got the upper hand, winning two of three. Related: Wayne Gretzky Predicts 2025 Stanley Cup Final Matchup ...