The Senators have won two straight games against the Panthers at Canadian Tire Centre, outscoring Florida 6-1 in the process. Ottawa won both their meetings at Canadian Tire Centre last year, with a 3-1 win in the home opener on Oct. 10, 2024 and a 3-0 win on April 5, 2025.

Stanley then dropped his right glove and punched Tkachuk, dropping him to the ice.

Former NHL enforcer and analyst Kevin Bieksa shared his thoughts on Logan Stanley’s sucker punch on Brady Tkachuk.

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Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk admitted Monday he’s given up fighting as his hand remains taped after undergoing thumb surgery earlier this season.

Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk has never shied away from physical play and confrontations, but Saturday’s incident with the Winnipeg Jets caught him completely off guard. During the second period of Ottawa’s 4–2 win, Tkachuk was sucker punched by Jets defenseman Logan Stanley after a board-side collision and a little scuffle.

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Logan Stanley has a hearing Sunday with the NHL's Department of Player Safety for roughing Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk on Saturday night.