"Senators captain Brady Tkachuk underwent surgery on his right thumb on Thursday, the team announced. The winger is expected to be out until at least Thanksgiving, with a recovery timeline of six to eight weeks. Tkachuk, 26, made the decision to get surgery after meeting with a doctor in New York on Wednesday for a second opinion. Sources said Tkachuk's availability for the Olympic team should not be affected."
"The Ottawa captain was injured in the first period of Monday's 4-1 loss to the Nashville Predators after he was cross-checked by Predators defenseman Roman Josi and went awkwardly into the boards. Tkachuk continued to play, but did not finish the game. Tkachuk, who led the Senators with 29 goals last season, has three points in his first three games."
"The Senators, who made the playoffs last season, have started the season 1-3-1. Ottawa is reeling from an 8-4 loss to the Sabres at home on Tuesday, in its first game without Tkachuk. Tkachuk's brother, Matthew, is also sidelined after undergoing offseason surgery. Both are expected to be impact players for Team USA at February's Olympics in Milan."
Brady Tkachuk underwent surgery on his right thumb and faces a six-to-eight-week recovery, sidelining him until at least Thanksgiving. He sought a second opinion in New York before electing surgery, and his availability for the Olympic team is not expected to be affected. The injury occurred after a cross-check by Roman Josi during the first period of a 4-1 loss to Nashville; Tkachuk continued briefly but did not finish that game. He scored 29 goals last season and has three points in three games this season. The Senators have started 1-3-1 and lost 8-4 to Buffalo in their first game without him. His brother Matthew is also recovering from offseason surgery, and both are projected to be impact players for Team USA at the Milan Olympics.
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