Overview
- Team doctors say the two-hour procedure fully repaired the torn right-thumb ligament and restabilized the joint.
- The injury followed a cross-check into the boards by Predators captain Roman Josi about five minutes into Ottawa’s home opener.
- Tkachuk has begun light activity and is keeping engaged through meetings, locker-room time and observations from the stands.
- He says he remains confident about representing Team USA at the upcoming Winter Olympics.
- Ottawa has opened 2-4-1 and is working to steady its early season form without its captain.