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Panthers Beat Senators 5-1 as Tkachuk Scores

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 3:20 PM UTC · How we work

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Brady Tkachuk Booed

Brady Tkachuk scored a power-play goal, Panthers’ only tally in a 5-1 loss at Ottawa’s Tire Centre.
Fans booed Tkachuk and tossed his former Senators jerseys, which he will donate to the Boys & Girls Club.
He was dealt in June for two 2026 first-round picks, a 2029 first-rounder and a 2027 second-round pick.
Tkachuk, under a $57.5 million contract, said the trade request was his own decision and thanked Ottawa.

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Panthers Beat Senators

The Senators fell 5-1 to the Panthers, leaving both clubs tied at six points in the Atlantic Division.
Starting goaltender Linus Ullmark left the game with a third-period injury and did not return.
Senators coach Travis Green said the game felt as close to a playoff as they will get this season.
Panthers coach Paul Maurice said his team was more excited than Ottawa and blamed a poor forecheck.

History

Historical Context

In December 1992, the Quebec Nordiques shipped Eric Lindros to the Philadelphia Flyers in a blockbuster trade that reshaped the franchise. The deal delivered four veteran players—including Peter Forsberg and Ron Hextall—and two first-round draft picks, valued at roughly $15 million in 1992 dollars. Similarly, Ottawa traded Brady Tkachuk to Florida for two 2026 first-round picks, a 2029 first-rounder, a 2027 second-rounder, and a $57.5 million contract. Both moves sparked fan backlash, forced teams to rebuild rosters, and underscored how high-value player swaps can dictate division races for seasons ahead.

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Brady Tkachuk Booed

Brady Tkachuk scored a power-play goal, Panthers’ only tally in a 5-1 loss at Ottawa’s Tire Centre.
Fans booed Tkachuk and tossed his former Senators jerseys, which he will donate to the Boys & Girls Club.
He was dealt in June for two 2026 first-round picks, a 2029 first-rounder and a 2027 second-round pick.
Tkachuk, under a $57.5 million contract, said the trade request was his own decision and thanked Ottawa.

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