The Ottawa Senators had to finish their game Monday without star forward Brady Tkachuk.
It wasn't a precaution, either. Tkachuk really couldn't continue due to injury.
Tkachuk was injured the first period of a 4-1 loss to the Nashville Predators.
When Nashville defenseman Roman Josi smashed Tkachuk on a cross-check penalty, the Senators' captain was injured.
Tkachuk was furious after this push from behind. Went off holding his hand but is back out. #GoSensGo pic.twitter.com/nmD9cYwM7O
— Everyday Sens (@EverydaySens) October 13, 2025
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He returned initially after the hit but then didn't play in the final nine minutes of the defeat.
It's a bit of a tough time for the Tkachuk brothers as far as injuries go.
Matthew Tkachuk, Brady's brother, is out until at least December after a 4 Nations Face-Off injury. The Florida Panthers will certainly miss their Tkachuk at times.
The Senators will miss theirs, too, if Brady Tkachuk does indeed need to miss time.
The Sens have played three games so far this season and lost two.
Tkachuk, as the captain, is the guy who will be expected to set the tone going forward to spark a turnaround.
He could do that from the sideline, but it's a lot easier for Tkachuk to set the Senators up on the ice than for him to try to do some rules thing in Week 1.
So hockey fans everywhere should hope for at least some recovery to get Brady Tkachuk back onto the ice.
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