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Tkachuk Slams Senators for Poor Response to Matthews Hit

3/17/2026

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Brady Tkachuk, Senators captain, criticized his teammates for not defending Auston Matthews after the hit, saying, 'If your captain gets taken out like that, you’ve got to have a way better response.'
The hit caused a knee injury to Auston Matthews.
The Senators chase a playoff spot, four points behind the Boston Bruins with 16 games left.
They face the Washington Capitals, New York Islanders, and Maple Leafs this week.

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Brady Tkachuk, Senators captain, criticized his teammates for not defending Auston Matthews after the hit, saying, 'If your captain gets taken out like that, you’ve got to have a way better response.'
The hit caused a knee injury to Auston Matthews.
The Senators chase a playoff spot, four points behind the Boston Bruins with 16 games left.
They face the Washington Capitals, New York Islanders, and Maple Leafs this week.