Brady Tkachuk in Ottawa tomorrow: I’m expecting a circus

Former Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk is set to make his return to Ottawa as a member of the Florida Panthers. The Atlantic Division matchup features two teams tied with 12 points through nine games, highlighting Tkachuk's first game back against his former club and goaltender Linus Ullmark. Tkachuk admitted he expects to feel nervous and described the upcoming contest as fun but weird.

The writer expects a chaotic reception from Senators fans, anticipating loud boos for the former captain following his departure from Canada. Tkachuk enters the matchup on a strong run of form, having recorded six goals and four assists over his last four games while skating alongside Sam Bennett and Matthew Tkachuk.