Brawl Erupts at the Start of Senators-Hurricanes Playoff Series The highly anticipated matchup between the Ottawa Senators and the Carolina Hurricanes got off to a chaotic start in Game 1 of their 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs series. Just three seconds into the game, a fight broke out between Senators forward Brady Tkachuk and Hurricanes center Jordan Staal, sending shockwaves through the packed arena. The intensity and physicality of the two players were on full display as they clashed in a brief but intense altercation. The incident set the tone for the rest of the game, which is expected to be a closely contested and physical series between two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference.
Stanley Cup playoffs 2026: Brady Tkachuk, Jordan Staal fight 3 seconds into Game 1 of Senators-Hurricanes series Yahoo Sports
