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Brady Tkachuk, Senators ready to get first reunion over with

The Florida Panthers are hardly fan favorites when they visit opposing arenas, but the crowd for Wednesday’s road game against the Ottawa Senators should be especially antagonistic.

By Daily Faceoff · Yardbarker

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 4:30 PM

Key Things to Know

Brady Tkachuk is set to play his first game in Ottawa since requesting a trade to Florida.
Senators supporters are expected to give their former captain an antagonistic reception on Wednesday.
Analyst Brent Wallace stated the reunion offers fans a final chance to voice their feelings.

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Former Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk will make his first return to Ottawa on Wednesday as a member of the Florida Panthers. Tkachuk requested and was granted a trade to Florida during the past offseason, prompting expectations of a hostile reception from the Senators home crowd.

Speaking on Daily Faceoff LIVE, analyst Brent Wallace noted that Ottawa fans are eager to voice their feelings regarding Tkachuk's eight-year tenure and subsequent exit. Wallace suggested that completing the highly anticipated game will allow both the Senators fan base and the organization to finally move forward.

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