Brady Tkachuk and the Ottawa Senators face a crucial moment in their playoff campaign, now down 3-0 in their series against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Despite a valiant effort in Game 3, where Tkachuk scored the equalizer to push the game into overtime, they ultimately fell short. Tkachuk draws motivation from historical comebacks, believing that their situation, though daunting, can be turned around.

Head coach Travis Green emphasizes the importance of maintaining their gameplay, rather than overhauling strategies. With Game 4 looming as a must-win, Tkachuk rallies his teammates, stating, "It's going to be a big one Saturday night, and I know we're going to play with absolutely everything that we have." The Senators aim to demonstrate their resilience and true character in the face of elimination.

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins faced a thrilling defeat against the Charlotte Checkers, losing 7-6 in a high-scoring opener. Despite contributions from six players, the Penguins couldn't withstand the Checkers' four-goal surge in the third period, highlighted by Aidan McDonough's hat trick.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton initially led after the first period, but Charlotte's aggressive play turned the tide. The Penguins will look to rebound in their next game against the Springfield Thunderbirds.