Brady Tkachuk's dad reacts to son's behavior vs. Red Wings

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Brady Tkachuk's father reacts to son's behavior at Senators-Red Wings

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Antonio Losada | Last updated Mar 29, 2025 11:42 AM ET

Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk’s decision to drop the gloves Thursday night may have changed more than just the momentum of the game against the Detroit Red Wings.

It may have sent a message about what this Senators team stands for, with Ottawa still trying to clinch a postseason berth through a wild-card spot.

The Senators forward stepped in immediately after Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson tangled up with Tim Stutzle late in the first period.

Tkachuk squared off with Edvinsson at center ice, exchanging punches and throwing a few late jabs before referees stepped in to separate them, marking Tkachuk's second heavyweight bout this month.

Brady Tkachuk and Edvinsson drop’em during the Sens dads trip
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In the stands at Little Caesars Arena, Tkachuk’s father, retired two-time NHL All-Star Keith Tkachuk, was caught on camera visibly thrilled by his son’s response.

The elder Tkachuk cheered as Brady fought, watching proudly as the moment helped energize Ottawa, with the Senators already leading Detroit 2-0 approaching the end of the first period.

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The Senators capitalized with a 4–3 win over Detroit, although the Red Wings made it a close game through the final frame, scoring back-to-back goals to bring the goal difference to just one with less than five minutes remaining.

Thomas Chabot opened the scoring for the Senators with a clean wrist shot, followed by goals from Stutzle and David Perron to put Ottawa up three.

Linus Ullmark made 31 saves to preserve the lead, while Michael Amadio scored the Senators' final goal, putting them up 4-1.

The Senators closed out their season series against Detroit with a 2-0-1 record and have now gone 5-1-1 against the Red Wings over the past two seasons.

The win strengthened Ottawa’s grip on the first wild-card spot in the East, with just 11 games remaining.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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