Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk exited Saturday’s game against the New York Islanders in the second period after defenceman Ryan Pulock’s stick made contact with the forward’s head/neck area.
Brady Tkachuk has gone to the Senators locker room after coming back to start the 3rd period. pic.twitter.com/QVB13JS5Ly
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) April 11, 2026
Tkachuk tried to return towards the end of the second period and to start the third, but left for the Senators’ locker room shortly after. He managed one shot on goal and seven hits in 10:25 time on ice.
The veteran also dropped the gloves with Islanders captain Anders Lee on the opening face-off of the game.
TKACHUK AND LEE DROP THE GLOVES TO START THE GAME 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Hi2U2jbnzv
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) April 11, 2026
In 59 games this season, the 26-year-old has 22 goals and 37 assists for 59 points. The former fourth-overall pick has spent all eight of his professional seasons in the nation’s capital, recording 213 goals and 463 points.
