In the third period of Wednesday’s Ottawa‑Florida matchup, Senators starter Linus Ullmark exits with a lower‑body injury after stopping 16 of 17 shots. Ullbrand, who entered the game with a 7‑1‑0 record and a .945 save percentage, is helped off the ice by Claude Giroux and the training staff. Backup Samuel Ersson replaces him, making one save as Ottawa secures a 5‑1 win. No return timeline is set, and the club may need to explore a goaltending replacement if the injury proves serious.
The Ottawa Senators crush the Florida Panthers 5-1, snapping the Panthers' three-game streak in front of a hostile crowd at the Canadian Tire Centre. Brady Tkachuk scores his seventh goal in four games early in the first period, while Tim Stützle and Stephen Halliday each notch a goal and an assist. Jake Sanderson adds two assists as the Senators dominate, highlighting a standout performance on October 22, 2026.
The Panthers (5‑3‑2, 4th in the Atlantic) visit the Penguins (3‑6‑1, 7th in the Metro) at 7 p.m. ET on Oct. 22, streamed on ESPN+ and aired locally on Sportsnet Pittsburgh. Florida comes off a 5‑1 loss in Ottawa but had won three straight before that, while Pittsburgh enjoys a light schedule ahead. Key storylines include the Panthers’ injury‑hit roster—Aleksander Barkov, Brad Marchand, and starter Jacob Markstrom are out—and the possible NHL debut of 6‑8″ rookie goalie Cooper Black, who could become the league’s tallest netminder. Both teams struggle defensively, with Pittsburgh’s front‑of‑net traffic and Florida’s goaltending under scrutiny. The matchup marks the only Panthers appearance in Pittsburgh this season, with future games slated for Dec. 10 and March 4.
The Penguins host the Florida Panthers at 7:00 PM on Oct. 22, hoping to snap a four‑game losing streak after a tough Western Conference road trip. Team activities were halted Wednesday following a medical incident involving Ben Kindel on the flight from Salt Lake City, and GM Kyle Dubas will address the media Thursday before the game. Meanwhile, the AHL Wilkes‑Barre/Scranton Penguins sit 3‑2‑1, leading the league with 25 goals, highlighted by Rutger McGroarty and Avery Hayes among the top scorers. The matchup is broadcast on Sportsnet Pittsburgh.
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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. The biggest takeaway from this game, though, is the Ottawa fanbase. Senators fans were hyped up for this game. They let Tkachuk hear it at every […]
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The Ottawa Senators turned a hostile homecoming for Brady Tkachuk into a 5-1 victory over the Florida Panthers at the Canadian Tire Centre on Oct. 21, 2026. Despite relentless boos, chants and a early Panthers power‑play goal, the Sens answered with Tim Stützle’s tying tally and then surged ahead, scoring four unanswered goals. Matthew Tkachuk sparked a post‑goal scrap, while the crowd’s noise peaked, creating a “European‑soccer‑like” atmosphere. The win marks a triumphant return for Tkachuk and a dominant performance that defied preseason doubts, giving Senators fans a night to remember.
The Florida Panthers took on the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night. It was an emotionally charged night, as Brady Tkachuk returned to Ottawa for the first time following a trade in June. Tkachuk did his part by scoring a goal against Ottawa. However, it was the Senators who laughed last. The Senators pummeled the Panthers […]
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Ullmark appeared to have tweaked something while making a save against Florida on Wednesday night.
The Ottawa Senators are taking on the Florida Panthers in a game with a ton of eyes on it. Brady Tkachuk has returned to Ottawa after a trade over the summer. It’s been quite the game, but unfortunately, things took an unfortunate turn in the third period. Senators netminder Linus Ullmark made a save in […]
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Florida Panthers left wing Brady Tkachuck made his return to Ottawa, where he played the first eight seasons of his NHL career before being traded last June, on Wednesday evening.
Florida Panthers star Brady Tkachuk has returned to Ottawa to take on the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night. Tkachuk is playing his first game as a visitor in Ottawa since a trade to the Panthers in the summer. Senators fans let him hear it, but it didn’t take long for him to silence the crowd. […]
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Ottawa Senators fans are not holding back on Brady Tkachuk's return to the nation's capital. Here's how the hockey world is reacting to the chants and intense action between the Senators and the Florida Panthers.
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. Senators fans made their feelings quite known early in this game. A loud “Brady Sucks” chant broke out after the puck dropped to […]
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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. “I haven’t seen him,” Stutzle told reporters following Ottawa’s morning skate. “I mean, I have a chef at home, so I […]
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Jake Sanderson Is Back, and So Is Brady Tkachuk Tonight’s game gives us two reasons to celebrate: the return of Jake Sanderson and the opportunity to thank Brady Tkachuk for leaving at his peak value, and the Senators receiving a haul of assets that will prove to be
Brady Tkachuk confirms his trade to the Florida Panthers was entirely his own decision, despite Senators owner Michael Andlauer’s claim that family pressure drove it. Speaking before his first game back in Ottawa on Oct. 21, 2026, Tkachuk says personal and professional reasons led him to leave, and he remains grateful to the city after eight seasons. He also noted the special bond of rooming with his brother Matthew at the Olympics, but insists the move was not family‑influenced.
The season started with Paul Maurice at a September 16th press conference saying he won’t give everyone what they want by playing the Tkachuks on a line with Sam Bennett.…
Ben Kindel had a medical episode on a plane and the Penguins had to turn around. Bowen Byram not in concussion protocol. The Oilers will get a couple of healthy bodies back soon.
Ben Kindel had a medical episode on a plane and the Penguins had to turn around. Bowen Byram not in concussion protocol. The Oilers will get a couple of healthy bodies back soon.
The article examines whether the New Jersey Devils could realistically trade for Detroit’s captain Dylan Larkin. After a summer of limited interest—Larkin wanted only the Panthers, Wild, or Golden Knights—Red Wings reporter Helene St. James says his preferred list has expanded to ten teams, now including New Jersey. The piece details Larkin’s credentials: a 30‑goal, two‑way center who plays all situations, wins faceoffs, and boasts a heavy, accurate shot. With a contract through 2030‑31 at $8.7 M AAV, he offers a cap‑friendly option to join Nico Hischier and Jack Hughes in a true 1‑2‑3 center trio. The author also notes the Devils’ recent failed attempt to acquire Barrett Hayton, underscoring the urgency of addressing the center position.
Dylan Larkin is set to leave Detroit as the Red Wings advance trade talks this week. The center has broadened his potential destinations from three teams to ten, now including the Panthers, Wild, Golden Knights, Stars, Capitals, Hurricanes, Mammoth, Lightning, Devils and Avalanche. Former captain Steve Yzerman's role change and interim GM Shawn Horcoff’s clearance from ownership have paved the way for a deal, though Montreal remains off the list despite fan interest. Larkin continues to play through the trade saga while the Wings evaluate offers.
The Florida Panthers lose starting goalie Jacob Markstrom for 10–14 days after a practice puck strike, coach Paul Maurice confirms. Markstrom, who posted a 2.21 GAA and .897 SV% in the Panthers' 3-1-1 start, joins the team for his 17th season after being drafted in 2008. Backup Akira Schmid steps in despite an .878 SV%, while AHL call‑up Cooper Black (2‑1‑0, .919 SV%) is primed for an NHL debut. The injury follows a recent undisclosed ailment, leaving the Panthers scrambling for stability in net.
The Florida Panthers (5‑2‑2) kick off a four‑game road swing against Atlantic Division foes the Ottawa Senators (6‑3‑0) at the Canadian Tire Centre on Oct. 20. Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe makes history, recording a natural hat trick for the third consecutive game—a first in NHL history. The matchup pits Verhaeghe’s scoring streak against a Senators squad looking to climb the division standings, promising an early‑season showdown with playoff implications.
Florida Panthers forward Brady Tkachuk says he already has plans for what he'll do with any jerseys disgruntled Ottawa Senators throw on the ice during their former captain's Wednesday night homecoming.