Jersey number and current team
Brady Tkachuk wears jersey number 34 for the Ottawa Senators. He is a left winger and alternate captain who has been with Ottawa since being drafted fourth overall in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. He signed a long-term contract extension with the Senators in 2023, reaffirming his central role in the franchise’s near-term plans.
Position, size, and style of play
Tkachuk is listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 219 pounds, using his size to drive physically and finish at the net. He plays a two-way game, combining durable minutes on the top two lines with responsible defensive positioning. His edge in the offensive zone comes from board battles, net-front presence, and quick release on his shot.
2023–24 regular season at a glance
| Metric | 2023–24 Regular Season | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Games Played | 82 | Official NHL stats |
| Goals | 32 | Official NHL stats |
| Assists | 32 | Official NHL stats |
| Points | 64 | Official NHL stats |
| Plus/Minus | +8 | Official NHL stats |
| PIM | 111 | Official NHL stats |
Career trajectory and consistency
Since turning pro in 2018, Tkachuk has established himself as a top-six winger who logs heavy minutes while maintaining two-way responsibility. He reached the 2021 Stanley Cup Finals with the Senators and has steadily added points across three full seasons before 2023–24. His durability is notable: he played all 82 games in 2023–24 and has missed fewer than ten games in each of his NHL seasons.
- 2019–20: 13 goals, 17 assists in 70 games
- 2021–22: 23 goals, 22 assists in 77 games
- 2022–23: 28 goals, 23 assists in 81 games
- 2023–24: 32 goals, 32 assists in 82 games
Contract status and team commitment
Tkachuk is under contract with Ottawa through the 2028–29 season with an average annual value that reflects his status as a franchise winger. He has stated he views Ottawa as his long-term destination and has been engaged in two-way extension talks without requesting a trade. The organization has publicly prioritized building around him alongside Mark Stone and Markk Matier.
How he compares to similar wingers
Among comparable power forwards in his draft class, Tkachuk’s combination of size, shot volume, and two-way play stands out. He leads his peers in career games played among first-round picks from 2018 and finishes near the top in both goals and hits per sixty minutes.
Quick comparison snapshot
| Player | Team (2024–25) | Position | Goals (2023–24) | Assists (2023–24) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | Ottawa Senators | LW | 32 | 32 |
| Player A (peer) | Team X | LW/RW | 28 | 26 |
| Player B (peer) | Team Y | LW/RW | 25 | 29 |
Injury history and durability
Tkachuk’s durability is a feature of his game. He missed only four games in 2022–23 and eight in 2021–22 while maintaining a consistent minutes load. He returned quickly from isolated lower-body setbacks and has not suffered a major upper-body or head injury during his NHL tenure. Teams note his high workload tolerance and ability to return to full contact routines after rest days.