Matthew Tkachuk broke some rules and is now in hot water. The new Stanley Cup champion with the Florida Panthers got caught up in the excitement, and a rookie mistake by taking the Cup into the Atlantic Ocean. <q> Florida Man Matthew Tkachuk takes the Stanley Cup into the Atlantic Ocean </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/jeffeisenband/status/1805627546941132990'> </a></blockquote></div> Now you're wondering what's the problem? Well apparently there's a rule against doing that because the cup could sink. <q> Matthew Tkachuk didn't know it was against the rules to take the Stanley Cup into the ocean. It also wasn't his idea, and he's making sure proper credit is given. </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/daviddwork/status/1815115278549729715'> </a></blockquote></div> Tkachuk also clarified that it wasn't his idea to take the Cup for a dip; he blamed his brother, and Ottawa Senators captain Brady, for the act. <q> It was right after we won, and I hadn't slept yet. It was just me and a few teammates. We didn't have anyone around to tell me, �Matthew, don't be an idiot. Don't do that.' So, I thought it'd be fun. If I'd known it was a rule, I wouldn't have done it. But looking back, I think it's kind of funny. </q> Luckily, Matthew redeemed himself during his day with the Cup in ST Louis. <q> Matthew Tkachuk going all out with the Stanley Cup in St. Louis </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/gatewaygrinders/status/1813940877473222751'> </a></blockquote></div> He followed all the rules, shared the Cup with kids and even let a horse drink out of the chalice. <q> Matthew Tkachuk is giving these kids a thrill with the Stanley Cup trophy. Watch this exchange with Joe. </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/frank_cusumano/status/1813943572497920151'> </a></blockquote></div> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/david954fla/status/1814074396849455456'> </a></blockquote></div> Source: Puck Reporter <a href='https://www.puckreporter.com/nhl-team/florida-panthers/matthew-tkachuk-breaks-a-major-rule-after-winning-the-stanley-cup' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Matthew Tkachuk breaks a major rule after winning the Stanley Cup</a>