The Ottawa Senators are being led by their captain, Brady Tkachuk, as the race for the playoffs heats up post trade deadline.

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.”

The Ottawa Senators were dealt a scare on Thursday night when captain Brady Tkachuk remained on the bench for the final minutes of the third period due to a hip injury. However, it appears he’s ready to roll for Saturday’s Battle of Ontario with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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