Through five games into the Ottawa Senators' 2025-26 season, the team has a 2-3-0 overall record. Even though it's five games, some panic has been there from some of the fans.
Captain Brady Tkachuk suffered an injury in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Nashville Predators after being cross-checked by Predators defenseman Roman Josi. On Wednesday, it was announced Tkachuk would miss a significant amount of time.
Not having Tkachuk in the lineup can be crucial for the Senators to not fall too behind in the standings. A new recent power ranking showed just how important Tkachuk is to his team.