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Brady Tkachuk Hits 200, Now What for the Senators?

Brady Tkachuk hits 200 goals and sparks Ottawa’s offence—can the Senators build on this sense of urgency and start turning heads?

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Old Prof
January 15, 2026

Brady Tkachuk has a way of making big games feel even bigger. After scoring his 200th NHL goal and piling up three assists in Ottawa’s 8-4 win over the Rangers Wednesday night, he joined Sean Reynolds to talk about what’s going on with this Senators team—and what it might mean for the stretch ahead.

The first thing Tkachuk noticed? The urgency. “These are two big games that can’t be taken lightly,” he said, talking about the back-to-back wins that felt more like must-wins than anything else. Ottawa’s been sharper in its own end, helping Leevi Merilainen deal with the shots and chaos in front of him. Even after giving up four goals to the Rangers, Tkachuk sees something starting to click—a foundation to build on as the season gets serious.

Tkachuk’s Driving the Senators’ Offence

No shocker—Tkachuk’s the guy driving this team. He scored on six shots, set up three more, went plus-3, and even dropped a couple of hits. First multi-point night since December 20, and he’s already got seven points in eight January games. When he’s in the mix, Ottawa’s offense just feels sharper, faster, and ready to take over when it matters.

Hitting 200 goals is huge, and he did it 11 games faster than his brother Matthew. Tkachuk downplays the family angle, but it shows he’s consistent, reliable, and clutch when Ottawa needs him.

Brady Tkachuk Senators rumors — Brady Tkachuk scored his 200th goal for the Senators last night.

He also talked about cleaning up in the defensive zone and helping Merilainen more. Tkachuk isn’t just scoring goals; he knows those small details—covering gaps, supporting your teammates—are what turn close games into wins. That kind of smart, steady play could be huge down the stretch.

Final Thoughts from the Senators’ Perspective

Ottawa isn’t the best team in the league—Tkachuk knows that. Still, two wins in a row have the guys skating harder and thinking faster. Tkachuk’s showing the way, not just on the scoresheet but in how he carries himself. If the Senators ride this energy, that 200th goal might be the first of a lot of big moments this season.