Ottawa Senators Captain Brady Tkachuk Out with Injury
Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green announced that captain Brady Tkachuk will be out for six-to-eight weeks after undergoing hand surgery.
He's going to be out a significant amount of time. But we're making sure that we're taking care of him, and that we do the right thing.
Coach Green did not provide an update on Tkachuk's status prior to the game against the Seattle Kraken, but confirmed that the team will have to move forward without their captain for an extended period.
League executives confirmed that the surgery took place on Thursday afternoon, and the team will have to adjust without their top winger.
Author's summary: Brady Tkachuk out 6-8 weeks.