Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk left Monday’s game against the Nashville Predators midway through the third period with what looks like such as a wrist injury. Although he returned temporarily in Monday’s 4-1 defeat, he was unable to finish the match and sat out the final nine minutes, raising concerns about a possible hand or wrist injury.
Tkachuk was checked from behind by Roman Josi in the first period, a move that visibly angered the forward. The result was a scrum, and somewhere in the goal or during the scrum it was clear that Brady was working with something in his hand.
Senators head coach Travis Green confirmed after the loss that Tkachuk’s departure was not precautionary. “He didn’t quite finish the game, he tried too,” Green said, noting the captain would be evaluated by team doctors before any further updates were available.
Tkachuk’s injury adds to an already frustrating night for Ottawa. The Senators head coach emphasized a “next man up” mentality, but the Senators forward and star are not easily replaceable.
With Tkachuk sidelined, even temporarily, the Senators will have to find ways to replace his production and leadership.
Fans are hoping any injury updates are good news.
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