# Panthers Fall to Senators as Brady Tkachuk Returns

> Brady Tkachuk scores in return to Ottawa as Panthers lose to Senators.
- Title: Panthers Fall to Senators as Brady Tkachuk Returns | Shortify
- Summary: Brady Tkachuk scores in return to Ottawa as Panthers lose to Senators. Florida Panthers lost to Ottawa Senators after Brady Tkachuk scored in his return to…
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- Source: Florida Panthers On SI — https://si.com/nhl/panthers/onsi/news/panthers-frustrated-in-brady-tkachuk-s-return-to-ottawa-01m5hvva6btm
- Published: 2026-10-22T15:30:48+00:00
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- Topics: florida panthers, ottawa senators, brady tkachuk, nfl, nhl, panthers, senators, brady tkachuk return, panthers loss, senators win, sports
## Panthers Start Season
Florida Panthers began the 2026-27 season with a 5-3-2 record after 10 games.
## Brady Tkachuk's Return
Brady Tkachuk returned to Ottawa after eight years with a goal in his first game.
## Tkachuk's Performance
Brady Tkachuk scored in his return game after a strong week with 18 goals in three wins.
## Panthers' Offensive Struggle
Panthers struggled with offensive zone pressure, going without a shot for the first ten minutes.
## Tkachuk's Assist
Matthew Tkachuk had the primary assist on his brother's goal, now with a point in nine straight games.
## Ottawa Crowd Reaction
A hostile crowd of 17,010 in Ottawa watched a video tribute to Brady Tkachuk.
## Penalty Minutes
The game combined for 84 penalty minutes, including 12 roughing calls and four fighting majors.
## Goaltending Issues
Ottawa's backup goaltender Samuel Ersson allowed 11 goals in two starts with Panthers firing just one shot.
## Cooper Black's Debut
Cooper Black, the Panthers' rookie goaltender, will become the tallest goalie in NHL history at 6-foot-8.
## Key takeaway

Florida Panthers lost to Ottawa Senators after Brady Tkachuk scored in his return to the team's former home.