"Keep it up Sens fans and he’ll say see ya": Ex-NHLer warns Sens fans after Brady Tkachuk's vexed reaction to them booing US national anthem

By Abhishek Dilta

Modified Mar 06, 2025 10:21 GMT

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Spittin' Chiclets co-host Ryan Whitney has warned Senators fans that booing the American national anthem could result in the departure of captain Brady Tkachuk.

The trend of Canadian hockey fans booing the American anthem continued at Canadian Tire Center ahead of Ottawa's 5-3 win over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday.

Tkachuk, who played a key role in helping the United States reach the 4 Nations Face-Off final, was visibly upset hearing the boos directed at his national anthem. This could turn out to be a problem for Ottawa down the line, according to Ryan Whitney.

"Keep it up Sens fans and he’ll say see ya," Whitney wrote.

Fans booing anthems has become a recurring theme in the NHL. During the New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs game at MSG last week, American fans booed the Canadian anthem.

The strained geopolitical relationship between Canada and the United States has played a role. This has been fueled by President Donald Trump's decision to impose tariffs and his comments on Canada potentially becoming the 51st U.S. state.

Brady Tkachuk dropped gloves against Tom Wilson

Brady Tkachuk and Tom Wilson dropped the gloves during Monday's game between the Ottawa Senators and Washington Capitals. The two exchanged haymakers late in the first period, igniting the crowd at the Canadian Tire Centre.

Tkachuk ultimately came out on top after a series of punches.

This was Tkachuk's first fight since the 4 Nations Face-Off against Canada, which featured three brawls in nine seconds. According to Hockey Fights, Tkachuk has dropped the gloves four times this season.

Meanwhile, the matchup ended with the Capitals securing a 5-4 shootout win over the Senators. Brady and the Senators find themselves one point behind a wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. They'll be up against the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday.