Senators' Brady Tkachuk: Two points in win over Habs
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Tkachuk had a goal, three shots on net, an assist, two hits and a plus-3 rating in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Canadiens.
It was Tkachuk's first multi-point performance since he collected three assists against Tampa Bay on Opening Night. The 26-year-old winger missed six weeks of action due to a thumb injury, and in three contests since returning to the lineup, he's picked up a goal, three points, 13 shots on net and 10 hits.
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Senators' Brady Tkachuk: Earns helper in return
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Tkachuk logged an assist, fired eight shots on net and added three hits in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Blues.
Tkachuk missed 20 games due to a thumb injury, but he should see top-six minutes and power-play time moving forward. He's earned four helpers, 18 shots, 13 hits and four PIM over four outings this season. Few players can match Tkachuk's blend of quality offense and elite physicality, so fantasy managers shouldn't hesitate to get him back in their lineups.
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Senators' Brady Tkachuk: Activated from injured reserve
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Tkachuk (thumb) was activated off injured reserve Friday, per the NHL media site.
Tkachuk will return after missing 20 games. He had three assists and 10 hits in three games before his injury. Look for Tkachuk to return to the top line, as well as seeing first-unit power-play time against St. Louis on Friday.
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Senators' Brady Tkachuk: Poised to return Friday
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Tkachuk (thumb) announced on his podcast that he plans to suit up against the Blues on Friday, per Alex Adams of Sportsnet.
Tkachuk making his return against his hometown Blues shouldn't come as a surprise, though he'll need to be activated off injured reserve first. That move will likely come sometime after Wednesday's clash with the Golden Knights. Once given the all-clear, Tkachuk figures to slot into a first-line role alongside Tim Stutzle and should link up with the No. 1 power-play unit.
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Senators' Brady Tkachuk: Skates Friday, will travel
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Tkachuk (thumb) skated Friday and will join the Senators on their upcoming seven-game road trip, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.
Tkachuk suffered a broken thumb versus Nashville on Oct. 13 and will be checked out by doctors soon. The initial timeline for his return was six to eight weeks, and he will hit the six-week mark Nov. 24 when the Senators are in Los Angeles for the third game of their road trip. Tkachuk has three assists in three games this season, and when he returns to action, he will be on the top line and first power-play unit.
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Senators' Brady Tkachuk: Expected to miss 6-8 weeks
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Tkachuk underwent surgery Thursday is projected to miss the next 6-8 weeks due to a ligament issue in his right thumb, the team announced Thursday.
Tkachuk had three assists in three appearances with Ottawa in 2025-26 before he sustained the injury during Monday's 4-1 loss to Nashville. Based on his current timetable, he might be out until late November or early December. Michael Amadio and David Perron are likely to see an increase in their workload while Tkachuk is unavailable.
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Senators' Brady Tkachuk: Placed on injured reserve
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Tkachuk (wrist) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per the NHL media site.
The Senators reported Thursday that Tkachuk would be forced to miss at least four weeks due to his wrist injury, so it isn't surprising to see him land on IR. The team's medical staff is evaluating whether his injury will require surgery, which would presumably push his return timetable back. Over his first three appearances of the season, Tkachuk recorded three assists, 10 hits and four PIM while averaging 16:37 of ice time.
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Senators' Brady Tkachuk: Set to miss at least four weeks
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Tkachuk (wrist) will be out of action for at least four weeks, according to TSN 1200 Ottawa on Tuesday.
Tkachuk sustained the injury in Monday's 4-1 loss to Nashville. The medical team is still evaluating whether surgery is necessary, which could extend the Ottawa captain's time on the shelf. The 26-year-old winger has registered three assists, 10 shots on goal and 10 hits through three appearances this season. Drake Batherson (upper body) will replace Tkachuk in Wednesday's lineup against Buffalo.
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Senators' Brady Tkachuk: Injured in Monday's game
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Tkachuk (wrist) did not finish Monday's game against Nashville, per Wayne Scanlan of Sportsnet.
Tkachuk was spotted with an ice pack on his wrist following Ottawa's home loss to the Predators. Though held off the scoresheet for the second straight game, he was busy in his 13:53 of ice time before the injury, firing two shots on Juuse Saros and racking up six hits. It would be a significant blow to Ottawa if its superstar winger is forced to miss much action, with veterans David Perron and Claude Giroux being the likely candidates called upon to help carry the offensive load.
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Senators' Brady Tkachuk: Sets team record in season opener
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Tkachuk had three assists in a 5-4 win over Tampa Bay on Thursday.
Tkachuk became the first Senators player to post three assists in a season opener. He also became the second Ottawa skater and first forward to post three points in multiple season-opening games, as he also accomplished the feat in 2021-22. Erik Karlsson did it twice (2016-17 and 2012-13).
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Senators' Brady Tkachuk: Skating Thursday
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Tkachuk (hip) was on the ice for the first day of training camp Thursday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.
Tkachuk played through a hip and upper-body injury during the playoffs last season, so it's fairly safe to assume he's back to 100 percent after a full offseason to rest up. The 26-year-old winger came up just one tally shy of reaching the 30-goal mark last year, in part due to a season shortened by injury (72 games played). Barring another stretch on the sideline, Tkachuk should easily get back to being a 30-goal contributor and could push for 35-40.
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Senators' Brady Tkachuk: Dealing with hip injury
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Tkachuk played through a hip injury and an upper-body issue during the first round of the playoffs, Claire Hanna of TSN reports Saturday.
Tkachuk sustained the hip injury during the 4 Nations Face-Off, but he feels he could recover from the problem in a couple of weeks. He also wasn't quite recovered from an upper-body injury he suffered against Pittsburgh on March 30, per Hanna. However, it wouldn't be surprising if Tkachuk was ready for training camp in the fall. He registered 29 goals, 55 points, 296 shots on net, 228 hits and 123 PIM across 72 appearances during the 2024-25 regular season. Tkachuk added four goals and seven points in six playoff outings.
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Senators' Brady Tkachuk: Ends season on five-game streak
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Tkachuk scored a goal in a 4-2 loss to the Maple Leafs on Thursday in Game 6.
Tkachuk got Ottawa on the board at 7:28 of the second period when he tipped Thomas Chabot's point shot past Anthony Stolarz. He finished the postseason on a five-game, seven-point scoring streak (four goals, three assists). Despite the loss, fans in Ottawa chanted his name after the final buzzer. Tkachuk's leadership will deliver impressive results for both the fans and fantasy managers alike over the next few years.
Tkachuk scored a goal and added two assists in a 4-0 win over Toronto on Tuesday in Game 5.
Tkachuk put the puck into an empty net with 47 seconds left to push the score to 4-0. There are a lot of analysts who think that Tkachuk is playing hurt right now, but he's not showing it on the scoresheet. He has three goals and three assists on his current four-game scoring streak. Tkachuk also has 20 shots in five games this postseason. Game 6 will be in Ottawa on Thursday with Toronto leading the series 3-2.
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Senators' Brady Tkachuk: Gets first playoff goal in loss
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Tkachuk scored a goal in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs.
It was his first postseason goal in his second playoff game. Tkachuk cut the lead to 2-1 late in the second period on the power play when his between-the-legs pass across the goal crease deflected in off a Toronto defender. Tkachuk is a fantasy unicorn -- he's fired 10 shots and laid 11 hits in his first two postseason games.
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Senators' Brady Tkachuk: Deemed fine by coach
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Head coach Travis Green said Tkachuk was fine after leaving Thursday's game versus the Hurricanes for precautionary reasons, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.
As alluded to by the precautionary label, Tkachuk's early exit was nothing to be worried about. Look for the captain to be in a top-six role and on the power play when the Senators open the postseason Sunday versus the Maple Leafs.
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Senators' Brady Tkachuk: Makes precautionary exit
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Tkachuk (undisclosed) left Thursday's game versus the Hurricanes for precautionary reasons, Claire Hanna of TSN reports.
Tkachuk missed the previous eight games due to an upper-body injury. He logged three shots on goal, a hit and a minus-2 rating in 10:37 of ice time Thursday. It's possible the Senators just wanted to get him some game action before the playoffs. His status should be updated prior to Game 1 versus the Maple Leafs on Sunday.
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Senators' Brady Tkachuk: Ready to rock
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Tkachuk (upper body) will return to the lineup versus Carolina on Thursday, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.
Tkachuk's return is huge for the Senators, who will meet the Maple Leafs in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs starting Sunday. Tkachuk has 29 goals, 26 assists, 123 PIM, 293 shots on goal and 227 hits over 71 games this season. He will return to the top line, alongside Tim Stutzle and Claude Giroux, and should also see time with the top power-play unit.
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Senators' Brady Tkachuk: Likely for Thursday
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Tkachuk (upper body) is considered likely to play Thursday versus the Hurricanes, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.
Tkachuk is expected back no later than Game 1 of the Senators' first-round series versus the Maple Leafs. However, it appears Tkachuk is trending toward playing in the regular-season finale to assess his readiness to return to action. His return would be a big boost for the Senators, and any fantasy managers holding out hope of him playing should check back in Thursday to see if he does suit up.
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Senators' Brady Tkachuk: Won't play Tuesday
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Tkachuk (upper body) participated in Monday's practice but won't play against Chicago on Tuesday, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.
The Senators expect Tkachuk to be ready for Game 1 of the playoffs. It's unclear if the 25-year-old forward will play in Thursday's regular-season finale versus Carolina, but it wouldn't be surprising if he sat out the contest. Tkachuk will miss his eighth straight game versus the Blackhawks on Tuesday, and there's no reason to rush him back into the lineup. He has generated 29 goals, 55 points, 293 shots on net, 227 hits and 123 PIM across 71 appearances this season.
