The Ottawa Senators announced that forwards Brady Tkachuk and Tim Stutzle both departed Tuesday's preseason game against the Montreal Canadiens because of upper-body injuries.
Stutzle took a big hit from Canadiens defenceman Arber Xhekaj halfway through the second period with Montreal leading 2-0. Stutzle was skating into the offensive zone when Xhekaj hit him high, sending him flying. He got a cut on his nose, while Xhekaj got a five-minute major penalty and was ejected from the game.
Brady Tkachuk (upper body) and Tim Stützle (upper body) will not return tonight.
— Sens Communications (@Media_Sens) October 2, 2024
Brady Tkachuk (haut du corps) et Tim Stützle (haut du corps) ne seront pas de retour au jeu ce soir.
The Senators scored three goals on the five-minute power play to pull ahead 3-2.
Tkachuk was assessed a two-minute penalty for roughing Xhekaj after the hit on Stutzle. He played 8:15 minutes with zero points.
