The Ottawa Senators are keenly watching the status of their captain, Brady Tkachuk, as he practiced on Tuesday ahead of a critical game against the Winnipeg Jets. Tkachuk, who has been battling a lower-body injury sustained during international play, expressed optimism about returning to action. Despite missing the last game, he emphasized the importance of not rushing back to avoid aggravating the injury. Meanwhile, the Senators are also seeing signs of recovery from Josh Norris and Shane Pinto, both of whom are inching closer to a return, potentially bolstering Ottawa's lineup in their push for the playoffs.