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Senators’ Tkachuk Under Evaluation After Late Exit in 4-1 Loss to Predators

Travis Green offered no timetable for the captain’s status.

Sens fans enjoying the nice weather outside the Canadian Tire Centre before the home opener Monday.
Sens fans enjoying the nice weather outside the Canadian Tire Centre before the home opener Monday.
Sens fans enjoying the nice weather outside the Canadian Tire Centre before the home opener Monday.
Sens fans enjoying the nice weather outside the Canadian Tire Centre before the Ottawa Senators' home opener Monday.

Overview

  • Tkachuk did not play the final nine minutes after an early cross-check from Roman Josi sent him into the boards, and he appeared to favor his right forearm.
  • Head coach Travis Green said Tkachuk is being evaluated, declined to label the decision precautionary, and tied it to the first-period collision.
  • The Senators are already without Drake Batherson, creating the prospect of a larger lineup and leadership void if Tkachuk misses time.
  • Ottawa’s penalty kill, which had struggled through two games, went 6-for-6 and drew praise from Green and goaltender Linus Ullmark for improved structure.
  • Jonathan Marchessault scored twice for Nashville in the 4-1 result, as Ottawa fell to 1-2-0 ahead of Wednesday’s game against Buffalo.