Senators' Tkachuk to miss season opener with mild groin strain

Brady Tkachuk's NHL debut will have to wait.

The Ottawa Senators rookie forward will miss the club's season opener on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks with a mild groin strain, general manager Pierre Dorion said, according to TSN's Ian Mendes.

Tkachuk earned a spot on the Senators' roster after tallying one goal, one assist, eight shots, eight hits, and three penalties drawn in four preseason games.

The 19-year-old was the fourth overall pick in the 2018 NHL Draft after a 31-point season at Boston University.