Tkachuk is projected to miss the next 6-8 weeks because of a ligament issue in his right thumb, the team announced Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Tkachuk had three assists in three appearances with Ottawa in 2025-26 before he sustained the injury during Monday's 4-1 loss to Nashville. Based on his current timetable, he might be out until late November or early December. Michael Amadio and David Perron are likely to see an increase in their workload while Tkachuk is unavailable.

Tkachuk (wrist) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

The Senators reported Thursday that Tkachuk would be forced to miss at least four weeks due to his wrist injury, so it isn't surprising to see him land on IR. The team's medical staff is evaluating whether his injury will require surgery, which would presumably push his return timetable back. Over his first three appearances of the season, Tkachuk recorded three assists, 10 hits and four PIM while averaging 16:37 of ice time.

Tkachuk (wrist) will be out of action for at least four weeks, according to TSN 1200 Ottawa on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Tkachuk sustained the injury in Monday's 4-1 loss to Nashville. The medical team is still evaluating whether surgery is necessary, which could extend the Ottawa captain's time on the shelf. The 26-year-old winger has registered three assists, 10 shots on goal and 10 hits through three appearances this season. Drake Batherson (upper body) will replace Tkachuk in Wednesday's lineup against Buffalo.

Tkachuk (wrist) did not finish Monday's game against Nashville, per Wayne Scanlan of Sportsnet.

EDGE Analysis

Tkachuk was spotted with an ice pack on his wrist following Ottawa's home loss to the Predators. Though held off the scoresheet for the second straight game, he was busy in his 13:53 of ice-time before the injury, firing two shots on Juuse Saros and racking up six hits. It would be a significant blow to Ottawa if its superstar winger is forced to miss much action, with veterans David Perron and Claude Giroux being the likely candidates called upon to help carry the offensive load.

Tkachuk had three assists in a 5-4 win over Tampa Bay on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Tkachuk became the first Sens player to post three assists in a season opener. He also became the second Sens skater and first forward to post three points in multiple season-opening games (also 2021-22). Erik Karlsson did it twice (2016-17 and 2012-13).

Tkachuk (hip) was on the ice for the first day of training camp Thursday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tkachuk played through a hip and upper-body injury during the playoffs last season, so it's fairly safe to assume he's back to 100 percent after a full offseason to rest up. The 26-year-old winger came up just one tally shy of reaching the 30-goal mark last year, in part due to a season shortened by injury (72 games played). Barring another stretch on the sideline, Tkachuk should easily get back to being a 30-goal contributor and could push for 35-40.

Tkachuk played through a hip injury and an upper-body issue during the first round of the playoffs, Claire Hanna of TSN reports Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Tkachuk sustained the hip injury during the 4 Nations Face-Off, but he feels he could recover from the problem in a couple of weeks. He also wasn't quite recovered from an upper-body injury he suffered against Pittsburgh on March 30, per Hanna. However, it wouldn't be surprising if Tkachuk was ready for training camp in the fall. He registered 29 goals, 55 points, 296 shots on net, 228 hits and 123 PIM across 72 appearances during the 2024-25 regular season. Tkachuk added four goals and seven points in six playoff outings.

Tkachuk scored a goal in a 4-2 loss to the Maple Leafs on Thursday in Game 6.

EDGE Analysis

Tkachuk got Ottawa on the board at 7:28 of the second period when he tipped Thomas Chabot's point shot past Anthony Stolarz. He finished the postseason on a five-game, seven-point scoring streak (four goals, three assists). Despite the loss, fans in Ottawa chanted his name after the final buzzer. Tkachuk's leadership will deliver impressive results for both the fans and fantasy managers alike over the next few years.

Tkachuk scored a goal and added two assists in a 4-0 win over Toronto on Tuesday in Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

Tkachuk put the puck into an empty net with 47 seconds left to push the score to 4-0. There are a lot of analysts who think that Tkachuk is playing hurt right now, but he's not showing it on the scoresheet. He has three goals and three assists on his current four-game scoring streak. Tkachuk also has 20 shots in five games this postseason. Game 6 will be in Ottawa on Thursday with Toronto leading the series 3-2.

Tkachuk scored a goal in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Tkachuk beat Anthony Stolarz with a wrister from the top of the left face-off circle off the rush to tie the game 2-2 in the back half of the third period. The Sens captain has a goal in each of his last two games, and he has 14 shots in three games. Tkachuk is doing everything he can to elevate the Sens, but the powerful Leafs keep stealing the air from their opponents' lungs in every situation.