Brady Tkachuk Named NHL First Star of Week, Returns to Face Ottawa Senators on Wednesday

Florida Panthers forward Brady Tkachuk speaks after a practice day in Fort Lauderdale on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. The Panthers (5-2-2) have won three straight after beating Seattle 8-3 on Saturday. Carter Verhaeghe got a natural hat trick; that was Florida’s third such feat in the past three games which no NHL team had ever done. Sam Bennett also had a hat trick — the first time Florida had two such games in the same contest. The Panthers hit the road this coming week visiting the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday in Brady Tkachuk’s return to the Canadian Capital. Tkachuk, named...