The Ottawa Senators were dealt a scare on Thursday night when captain Brady Tkachuk remained on the bench for the final minutes of the third period due to a hip injury. However, it appears he’s ready to roll for Saturday’s Battle of Ontario with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Finally, a Battle of Ontario with meaning. The Ottawa Senators will face off against the arch-rival Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night at Scotiabank Arena in a significant game for both clubs in the Eastern Conference standings.

When the Ottawa Senators take on the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Battle of Ontario, they’ll have their captain to lead the way.