Fansided · Oct 27, 2025
Travis Green may have found his first line boost with Nick Cousins
Oct 25, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Ottawa Senators center Nick Cousins (21) scores a goal on Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (79) during the second period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn ImagesLosing your captain who produces offense is a tough challenge three games into a hockey season. The Ottawa Senators had that happen when Brady Tkachuk suffered an injury in the third game of the season.
Tkachuk had surgery and won't be in the lineup for 6-8 weeks. With no Tkachuk, head coach Travis Green has needed to try new lines to see which players can play on the first line.