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If Juraj Slafkovsky wants to become Brady Tkachuk, he should play an amazing game tonight

Originally posted on Dose.ca | Last updated Mar 18, 2025 2:05 PM ET

After the break from the Four Nations Face-Off, Juraj Slafkovsky stated that he wanted to draw inspiration from Brady Tkachuk.

In the next game, which was in Ottawa, he did well. And since then, even if his line is among the most productive in the NHL, we don’t systematically see Tkachuk in him.

That being said, he’s been playing well lately.

But tonight, on the heels of a very important game for the Canadiens, Slaf will have to become Brady Tkachuk. After all, the game is against Ottawa, it’s at home, it’s important for the standings – which was less the case last month – and the team must win.

But above all, this time, Tkachuk will be there.

Even if he’s not at 100% of his abilities, Tkachuk will want to do well because his team needs him in the standings, because he doesn’t like the Canadiens, but also because he knows the crowd will be against him.

We all remember his last game at the Bell Centre, last month… #TeamUSA

WE GOT A SECOND FIGHT A COUPLE SECONDS LATER NOW BETWEEN SAM BENNETT AND BRADY TKACHUK ; pic.twitter.com/OSVGVhfFkr

— Gino Hard (@GinoHard_) February 16, 2025

Notice: I’m not saying Tkachuk will fight from the start of the game against Juraj Slafkovsky, against Arber Xhekaj or against any other player from the Canadiens from the start of the game.

Tkachuk may be able to make his own decisions, but he’s too important on the ice for his team to ask him to take the risk of fighting at the start of the game…

Brady Tkachuk since the 4 Nations Face-Off:

— 8 games played
— 8-game point streak
— Undefeated in regulation time (7-0-1)
— 6 goals, 3 assists
— 23 hits
— 1 post-game interview where he professed his love for Sens fans

It’s safe to say the tourney was good for him and the team pic.twitter.com/WoimpOHVX1

— Julio (@JulioHashem) March 17, 2025

But what I’m saying is that Slaf will have to draw inspiration from his style of play like never before. And it’s not me putting that pressure on him: it’s him who made the comparison with the Senators’ captain in recent weeks.

And if there’s a game where the skates must follow the interviews, it’s tonight’s game.

Overtime

– Obviously.

No surprise, Shohei Ohtani did well. https://t.co/GWXs3k9KTV

— Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) March 18, 2025

– Even the Snake is there now.

NEW EPISODE OF PROCESSUS

«Well done, get to the playoffs now!»

-Snake

Available everywhere! https://t.co/EYe9cRI4k8 #processus #prospects #podcast #hockey #canadiens pic.twitter.com/My3PO8C4IJ

— commissionathletique (@Commissionathl) March 18, 2025

– That would be something.

Imagine John Tavares winning a Stanley Cup with #GoHabsGo…#thesickpodcast @TonyMarinaro @BWildeMTL pic.twitter.com/MV7PlLIS1s

— The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro (@thesickpodcasts) March 18, 2025

– The NHL is returning to Sweden.

Next season’s NHL Global Series games will be played at Avicii Arena in Stockholm between the #pens and #preds.

Nov. 14 and 16.

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) March 18, 2025

– Don’t look for last-minute tickets for tonight’s game hoping to pay a good price.

The cheapest ticket on the resale market for the Habs vs Sens game tonight at the Bell Centre is $209 in the 400-level nosebleed section. pic.twitter.com/bTcDvHtSpf

— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) March 18, 2025

This article first appeared on Dose.ca and was syndicated with permission.

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