The Ottawa Senators see the return of key players, including captain Brady Tkachuk, centers Joshua Norris, and Shane Pinto, as they aim to end their f

Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk is still feeling the effects of the 4 Nations Face-Off, where he sustained a lower-body injury that has delayed his return to the Ottawa Senators' lineup. Tkachuk suffered the injury during the United States’ round-robin game against Sweden.

Brady Tkachuk, Josh Norris and Shane Pinto will miss the Senators' home game against the Jets on Wednesday, multiple media outlets reported.

U.S. forward Auston Matthews, former hockey player Mike Eruzione, former hockey player Wayne Gretzky and Canada forward Sidney Crosby during the 4 Nations Face-Off. Despite the loss to Canada in the final, Tkachuk called the tournament a memorable experience, especially since he got to play alongside his brother, Matthew.

Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk will make his return to the lineup Saturday against the San Jose Sharks, Postmedia’s Bruce Garrioch confirmed Friday.

Brady Tkachuk was a big part of Team USA at the Four Nations tournament. He scored big goals, including one in the final, and got into one of the most famous fights in recent history to boot.

Tkachuk confirmed he sustained the injury playing for the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off. He skated on his own ahead of practice Tuesday, took one line rush with Claude Giroux and Tim Stutzle and then left practice, although he said that was part of the plan.

Tkachuk (lower body) said Friday that he'll play in Saturday's game against San Jose, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports. Tkachuk has missed the last two games due to an injury that he sustained during the 4 Nations Face-Off,

Brady Tkachuk was the best player for Team USA in the recently completed 4 Nations Face-Off. He scored three goals in two games against the eventual champions from Canada, and he also delivered a physical presence that few in the tournament could come ...

But the USA lost Brady Tkachuk after he slid hard into the net. He went to the dressing room, played one shift after returning then was ruled out in the second period for "precautionary reasons."