Brady Tkachuk in tears as Senators’ season ends in crushing sweep
The Ottawa Senators saw their playoff run end with a 4-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4, completing a first-round sweep in the 2026 NHL Playoffs. It was a tight series, but Ottawa failed to find the finish when it mattered. Captain Brady Tkachuk struggled to hold back tears after the final whistle.
Speaking to the media , he said, “It’s heartbreaking. Really tight series. Give credit to them.
They’re a great team. Play hard. Don’t give you much.
I think everybody in this room gave absolutely everything they had to try to extend the series, and it’s tough. ” MORE: NHL playoffs kick off with intense fight as Jordan Staal takes on Brady Tkachuk Ottawa’s biggest issue came on special teams. They went 1-for-9 on the power play in Game 4 and just 1-for-21 across the series.
Several long 5-on-3 chances slipped away, and those moments shaped the outcome. From Ottawa’s view, that lack of finish proved costly. Despite the loss, there were positives.