NHL injury update: Ottawa Senators star Brady Tkachuk’s major wrist injury to keep him away for four weeks

In a significant setback for the Ottawa Senators, star forward Brady Tkachuk is expected to miss four major weeks of the game, as he has been sidelined due to a hand/wrist injury sustained during Monday’s 4-1 loss to the Nashville Predators.

Head coach Travis Green confirmed the news during a press conference on Tuesday, indicating that the team is still assessing the severity of the injury and determining if any surgery is required.Meanwhile, TSN reporter Claire Hanna revealed that Tkachuk suffered the injury after being cross-checked into the boards in the first period of the game. Following the incident, the team has abruptly halted the promising start the forward was off to this NHL season.

Ottawa Senators forward Tkachuk expected to miss four major weeks after suffering wrist injury

Ottawa Senators star forward Brady Tkachuk is expected to miss four major weeks of this season's NHL games after suffering a major wrist injury, as announced by the team’s head coach on Tuesday. According to reports, the injury occurred when Tkachuk was cross-checked into the boards in the first period on Monday. The timing of Tkachuk’s injury couldn’t be worse for the Senators, who are desperately trying to build momentum after a tough start, and Tkachuk has been one of the incredible players who the team was desperately looking forward to, given the fact that he has 29 goals a season ago, that led all skaters on the Senators, and also scored at least 29 goals in four consecutive seasons.

It is to be noted that he was selected fourth overall in the 2018 NHL Draft, and Tkachuk is now in his eighth season with the Senators. Over the years, he has become not only a key offensive contributor but also a fan favorite known for his grit, leadership, and tenacity on the ice. Indeed, losing him for an extended period is a blow to both the team’s morale and its game plan.

Is Ottawa Senator looking for Tkachuk’s replacement?

As Brady Tkachuk is sidelined from the league due to his major injury that is currently under evaluation.

However, it has come to light that the Ottawa Senators are hunting to find a replacement for the 26-year-old forward, and reports suggest that Drake Batherson (upper body) will replace Tkachuk in Wednesday's lineup against Buffalo. Meanwhile, the team is closely monitoring Tkachuk’s recovery timeline and any updates regarding the possibility of surgery. While the Senators remain hopeful that he can return after the estimated four-week absence, injuries often require careful management to avoid long-term complications.Also read: Red Wings vs. Maple Leafs: Start timings for all regions, how to watch, TV channels, venue, and more | NHL News