The link between Tkachuk and the Rangers, however, is not new. In December, a report from the New York Post linked him to New York, prompting a strong response from Senators owner Michael Andlauer, who accused the Rangers of “soft tampering.”

Brady Tkachuk capped a two-goal effort with the game-winning marker 33 seconds into overtime as the Ottawa Senators beat the New York Rangers 4-3.

When the Ottawa Senators take on the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Battle of Ontario, they’ll have their captain to lead the way.

Brady Tkachuk scored 24 seconds into the game, Michael Amadio scored the go-ahead goal and the Ottawa Senators beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2

It’s been an emotional stretch over the last week for the Ottawa Senators. Each of their last three games has been as close as can be: back-to-back overtime