Brady Tkachuk, captain of the Ottawa Senators, is seeking a second opinion regarding an injury to his right arm and wrist. The Senators’ owner, Michael Andlauer, confirmed this development following Tkachuk’s injury during a recent game against the Nashville Predators. The incident occurred when Tkachuk was cross-checked into the boards by Nashville’s Roman Josi.
Severity of Brady Tkachuk’s Injury
Coach Travis Green indicated that Tkachuk would be out for a “significant” period due to what the team is categorizing as an upper-body injury. The Senators expect to have more information after Tkachuk undergoes further evaluations on Thursday.
In-Game Incident and Status Update
- Injury sustained: Right arm/wrist
- Incident: Cross-checked by Roman Josi
- Game outcome: Senators lost 4-1 to the Predators
- Exit from game: Tkachuk left midway through the third period
Estimates suggest that Tkachuk may be sidelined for approximately four weeks. However, this prognosis could change depending on whether surgery is required.
Tkachuk’s Recent Performance
Last season, Brady Tkachuk made significant contributions to the team, scoring 29 goals and providing 26 assists over 72 regular-season games. He played a vital role in helping the Senators reach the playoffs and had four goals with three assists in a six-game playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Additional Injury Concerns
Tkachuk’s brother, Matthew, is also currently out due to an injury. The back-to-back Stanley Cup champion with the Florida Panthers is expected to return in December.
Senators’ Current Season Overview
The Ottawa Senators have had a challenging start to the season, with a record of 1-2-0 thus far. They are set to face the winless Buffalo Sabres in their upcoming game.
Game details:
- Date: Wednesday
- Time: 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
- Broadcast: Sportsnet and Sportsnet+
