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Ottawa Senators dominate the Brady Tkachuk bowl: four takeaways from Wednesday's game

The Ottawa Senators went into Wednesday’s game with the intensity of a playoff matchup, as they were facing their former captain Brady Tkachuk for the first time since his departure.

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Senators could be in trouble if Linus Ullmark is out long-term

It’s an all-too-familiar sight in the nation’s capital, and now the Ottawa Senators are dealing with a relatively dire situation between the pipes. Once again, No.

Linus Ullmark News / Field Level Media / October 22

Senators G Linus Ullmark put on IR with lower-body injury

The Ottawa Senators placed starting goaltender Linus Ullmark on injured reserve Thursday due to a lower-body injury. The injury occurred Wednesday night in the third period of Ottawa's 5-1 win over the Florida Panthers.

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Linus Ullmark News / Daily Faceoff / October 22

Senators place Linus Ullmark on injured reserve

The Ottawa Senators picked up an emotional 5-1 win over the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night, as they overcame an opening goal by their former captain, Brady Tkachuk, in his first appearance back at Canadian Tire Centre since requesting and being granted a trade over the summer.

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Brady Tkachuk News / Daily Faceoff / October 22

Brady Tkachuk’s return to Ottawa lived up to the hype

The Ottawa Senators faithful were loud and boisterous, raining boos and co-ordinated chants down on the ice at their former captain, Brady Tkachuk. Despite

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 22

Stutzle's personal chef trolls Tkachuk after Senators' win over Panthers

Tim Stutzle's personal chef trolls Brady Tkachuk after Senators' win over Panthers

Tkachuk returned to Ottawa on Wednesday night for the first time since the Senators traded him to the Panthers in June.

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Linus Ullmark News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 22

Senators’ Linus Ullmark Leaves Due To Lower-Body Injury

It was an exciting time for the Ottawa faithful to pick up a 5-1 win over Florida on home ice last night. Somewhat pushed aside with all the Brady Tkachuk noise was that Linus Ullmark had to be helped off the ice and exited early into the third period.

Jake Sanderson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 22

Jake Sanderson reacts to ‘crazy’ Senators fans during Panthers win

The Ottawa Senators picked up a big win over the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night. Brady Tkachuk scored a goal in his return to Ottawa, but it wasn’t enough.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 22

Panthers-Senators was exactly what the NHL needed

Panthers-Senators was exactly the jolt of excitement the NHL needed

After giving the Ottawa Senators the proverbial middle finger in May, Brady Tkachuk essentially forced his way to the Florida Panthers in June, joining a team looking to return to glory after winning back-to-back Stanley Cups and one that also employs his brother, Matthew.

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Brady Tkachuk News / Daily Faceoff / October 21

Senators fans throw dozens of Brady Tkachuk jerseys on ice

Fans in the nation’s capital made their voices heard and ultimately got the last laugh. During a break in the action in the third period of the highly

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 21

Senators rout Panthers despite Brady Tkachuk's goal in return to Ottawa

Tim Stutzle and Stephen Halliday each had a goal and an assist for the Ottawa Senators, who spoiled the return of former teammate Brady Tkachuk with the 5-1 win against the visiting Florida Panthers on Wednesday.

Linus Ullmark News / Daily Faceoff / October 21

Senators' Linus Ullmark leaves game against Panthers

Here we go again. In the third period of a game against the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night, Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark left the game after suffering an apparent lower-body injury.

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Linus Ullmark News / NHL Trade Talk / October 21

Senators Goalie Linus Ullmark Leaves Game with Injury

Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark was helped off the ice by a trainer during Wednesday’s game against the Florida Panthers after suffering a non-contact injury on a routine save.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 21

Artem Zub sends Senators fans into a frenzy after Brady Tkachuk hit

The Ottawa Senators traded Brady Tkachuk over the summer after he requested a trade. On Wednesday night, the former Ottawa captain returned to the Canadian Tire Centre with the visiting Florida Panthers.

Brady Tkachuk News / Daily Faceoff / October 21

Senators fans chant ‘Brady sucks’ in Tkachuk’s return to Ottawa

When the NHL schedule was released over the summer, Oct. 21 stood out immediately due to the matchup in Canada’s capital between the Ottawa Senators and Florida Panthers, set to mark Brady Tkachuk’s return to Ottawa after he requested and received a trade in June.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 21

Senators star Tim Stutzle reveals intriguing reason he skipped dinner with Brady Tkachuk

Ottawa Senators centre Tim Stutzle offered a straightforward explanation for skipping dinner with Brady Tkachuk ahead of the latter’s return to Canadian Tire Centre as a member of the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night.

Jake Sanderson News / Daily Faceoff / October 21

Senators’ Jake Sanderson returns to lineup after eight-game absence

The Ottawa Senators are about to get a massive boost to their lineup, as defenseman Jake Sanderson is set to return to action for Wednesday night’s game against the Florida Panthers, according to head coach Travis Green.

Brady Tkachuk News / Daily Faceoff / October 21

Brady Tkachuk on return to Ottawa: ‘There’s professional, personal reasons why I wasn’t going to re-sign here’

Ottawa Senators fans have been practicing their boos all offseason for this moment. Wednesday evening will mark Brady Tkachuk’s first game back in Ottawa since requesting and receiving a trade to the Florida Panthers in June.

Travis Green News / SenShot / October 19

Ottawa Senators announce a multi-year contract extension for Travis Green

The Ottawa Senators announced today that head coach Travis Green and his staff of Nolan Baumgartner, Ben Sexton, Mike Yeo, and Justin Peters have been given contract extensions.

Travis Green News / Field Level Media / October 19

Senators coach Travis Green signs multi-year extension

The Ottawa Senators signed head coach Travis Green to a multi-year contract extension on Monday. Four other members of the coaching staff also received extensions with Ottawa off to a 6-3-0 start this season.

Jaxon Cover News / Professor Press Box / October 18

Jaxon Cover: From the Cayman Islands to Senators’ Prospect

Sometimes, the most interesting hockey stories begin far from an NHL rink. In Jaxon Cover’s case, the journey began in the Cayman Islands, where he grew up playing inline hockey before moving to Canada and making the transition to the ice.

Thomas Chabot News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 18

Senators’ Thomas Chabot Leaves With Injury

The Ottawa Senators won’t be free from an injured blue line just yet. Captain Thomas Chabot left Friday night’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers in the second period.

Thomas Chabot News / Inside The Rink / October 18

Senators Lose to Flyers 3-1 as Thomas Chabot Exits With Injury

The Ottawa Senators went into Saturday night in Philadelphia with goaltender Linus Ullmark on a six-game winning streak. The Flyers entered without a win in nine attempts to open the season.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / October 17

The Ottawa Senators Are Winning, But Is There a Catch?

In a nice article in The Hockey Writers today, John Mikhail shares his thoughts about the Ottawa Senators’ strong start. A 6-2-0 start is nothing to complain about.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / October 17

Senators Are Winning, But Their Offence Has Yet to Find Its Rhythm

The Ottawa Senators are off to a 6-2-0 start, sitting atop the Atlantic Division and giving their fans plenty of reasons for optimism. Even more encouraging is that they have managed to put together this kind of start despite injuries to Jake Sanderson and William Eklund.