Senators’ Tkachuk on Game 1: ‘It’s been a long time coming’
Brady Tkachuk is ready for the brightest of lights.
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Brady Tkachuk is ready for the brightest of lights.
Ahead of his Stanley Cup Playoffs debut in Game 1 of the Battle of Ontario against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday, the Ottawa Senators captain said he’s been waiting for this moment for a long time.
“I slept great. It was one of the best sleeps I’ve had in a long time. Waking up today, I can’t believe today’s the day,” Tkachuk said after Sunday’s morning skate. “… It’s been a long time coming.”
Tkachuk, who was drafted fourth overall by Ottawa in 2018, wasn’t able to reach the post-season in each of his first six seasons.
But Tkachuk helped lead the Senators back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2017 this season, and he appears more than ready for the big stage.
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Battle of Ontario Game 1 on Sportsnet
For the first time in 21 years, the Battle of Ontario returns to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Watch Sunday’s Game 1 between the Maple Leafs and Senators live on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ starting at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT.
His parents seem to appreciate the moment as well. Tkachuk said that his mom and dad will be following the Senators throughout the entirety of their post-season run, instead of older brother Matthew Tkachuk’s Florida Panthers.
“They got the Stanley Cup experience last year,” the younger Tkachuk said.
That means Tkachuk’s dad, who is none other than NHL legend Keith Tkachuk, will just be one of the many Senators fans making the trip to Toronto for Game 1.
You can watch Game 1 of the Battle of Ontario live on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ starting at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT.
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