Brady Tkachuk's Postgame Interview After Senators Beat Kraken
Sens' Captain Fires Back at Critics After Hard-Fought Win
Brady Tkachuk was in a feisty mood after the Senators' 4-3 overtime win over the Kraken on Thursday night. The Sens captain scored the game-winning goal in overtime and was not shy about expressing his thoughts on his team's critics after the game.
"We've been hearing it all year, that we're not good enough, that we're not going to make the playoffs," Tkachuk said. "But we're here now, and we're not going anywhere."
Tkachuk was particularly critical of those who have questioned his leadership abilities.
"I've been hearing it all year, that I'm not a leader, that I'm not a captain," Tkachuk said. "But I'm here to tell you that I am a leader, and I am a captain. And we're going to prove that to everyone."
Tkachuk's comments come after a season in which the Senators have struggled to meet expectations. The team is currently 13th in the Eastern Conference, and they have not made the playoffs since 2017.
However, Tkachuk believes that the Senators are on the right track.
"We're a young team, and we're still learning," Tkachuk said. "But we're getting better every day, and we're going to be a force to be reckoned with in the years to come."
Tkachuk's postgame interview was a passionate defense of his team and himself. It is clear that he is determined to prove his critics wrong and lead the Senators to success.