Ahead of Game 1 between the Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs, Brady Tkachuk made a big admission about the advice he received from his brother, Matthew, and father, Keith Tkachuk, for his postseason debut in the NHL.

Senators star Brady Tkachuk addressed a chant let out by Maple Leafs fans during a Game 1 loss in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The Leafs made the most of the man-advantage opportunities, scoring three goals for a 50 percent success rate on the power play during their 6–2 trouncing of the Senators at Scotiabank Arena. After the loss, Senators captain Brady Tkachuk was blunt about the main reason behind Ottawa's loss.