"The Toronto Maple Leafs have some notable rivalries in their storied career, but perhaps their most heated is with the Ottawa Senators. After all, it is called the Battle of Ontario for a reason. The Leafs hold the most wins in the all-time series, having 88 wins as compared to the Senators' 73. Last year, the rivalry heated up when both teams met in the first round of the playoffs. Toronto won the series in six games to advance to the second round."
"There is still a whole two months before puck drop for that game. But, there is uncertainty surrounding Senators superstar Brady Tkachuk. Ottawa's captain had been sidelined with a right thumb injury during the team's 4-1 loss to the Nashville Predators this past Monday. Surgery was recommended, but Tkachuk sought a second opinion. On Thursday, the Senators officially announced that Tkachuk had undergone successful surgery on his right thumb. The team expects Tkachuk to be recovered between six-to-eight weeks."
"Given the six-to-eight week timeframe, Tkachuk should be able to return in time for the first matchup against the Leafs. In fact, maybe a week or two ahead of that matchup. But as fans know, the timeline is an estimation. It truly all depends on how Tkachuk's recovery goes. There is always the possibility of setbacks that could push back his return date."
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators rivalry, known as the Battle of Ontario, remains intense; Toronto leads the all-time series 88-73 and won last year’s playoff meeting in six games. The first matchup is scheduled for Dec. 27 in Toronto. Senators captain Brady Tkachuk suffered a right thumb injury in a 4-1 loss to Nashville; surgery was recommended and a second opinion sought. Tkachuk underwent successful surgery and is expected to recover in six-to-eight weeks, which could allow a return before Dec. 27, though setbacks could delay him. Through 28 career games against Toronto, Tkachuk scored nine goals and recorded 11 assists.
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