The Senators wanted nothing to do with the front of the net against the Minnesota Wild on Saturday, and by Sunday, their approach had completely changed. Tkachuk beat Artem Zub’s first shot in front to give Ottawa a 3-2 lead, and scored on Ridly Greig’s rebound in the third to make it 5-2, beating Logan Stankoven on a loose ball. It was yet another puck protection clinic from Tkachuk, tiring the Canes defenders down low and allowing his teammates to find open space. Tkachuk was nearly impossible to block, landing in the top five, and he was as sharp as ever, hitting five goals.
