Brady Tkachuk's Injury Impact Amid Senators' Playoff Push

Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk has been grappling with a hip injury since the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, which has intermittently sidelined him this season. Despite this, Tkachuk returned to the lineup on a recent game against the New Jersey Devils to score his 28th goal of the season, helping secure a 3-2 victory for the Senators. Tkachuk's leadership and resilience have been pivotal as Ottawa pushes for a playoff spot, currently holding the first wild card position in the Eastern Conference. His playing time remains limited due to health concerns, logging a season-low 13:23 in the latest match, raising questions about his long-term availability. The Senators have called up Stephen Halliday from the AHL to support the roster amid these uncertainties. Meanwhile, other teams like the Blue Jackets are also navigating injuries as they contend for playoff positions.