Brady Tkachuk's goal with 12.2 seconds left lifts Sens over Isles
Brady Tkachuk scored with 12.2 seconds left to secure Ottawa’s 12th win in 17 games, cutting their wild-card deficit to four points in the Eastern Conference.
- March 20, 2026 — Brady Tkachuk scored with 11.1 seconds remaining, lifting Ottawa to a 3-2 victory over the Islanders in regulation.
- Off a long pass from Tyler Kleven, Ottawa tied the game with 9:33 remaining in the second period, before Brady Tkachuk scored with 12.2 seconds left to lift the Senators over the Islanders.
- With sustained chances late in the game, Ottawa outshot New York 11-1 in the final 20 minutes and 26-19 overall, reflecting late pressure.
- The win pushed Ottawa closer in the playoff race, with their record now 35-24-9 and 79 points, improving their recent form after their 12th win in 17 games.
- Player narratives mattered as well, with Tkachuk returning from thumb surgery, scoring, and playing a different style after missing 20 games.
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