In the final moments, Devils captain Nico Hischier attempted to score on the Senators empty net after the buzzer had sounded. Tkachuk reacted strongly, charging at Hischier and inciting a brief scuffle between the teams.
Tkachuk's response drew attention on social media, with many pointing out perceived hypocrisy. Earlier in the season, the Senators were involved in a similar situation when Ridley Greig scored on the empty net of the Toronto Maple Leafs, resulting in a suspension for Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly.
The incident has sparked debate over whether Tkachuk's actions were justified or hypocritical.
As seen on thescoreSens' Tkachuk goes at Hischier for post-buzzer goal
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7 AVRIL | 57 ANSWERS Brady Tkachuk under fire after post-buzzer goal results into a brawl Do you think Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk is in the right to go after Nico Hischier? | ||
Yes | 12 | 21.1 % |
No | 45 | 78.9 % |
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