Ottawa crowd unleashes varied chants at Brady Tkachuk
Ottawa fans directed a wide range of chants at Brady Tkachuk during his first game back in the city. The insults included references to his brother Matthew, his podcast, and his intelligence, among other taunts. The chants began before the national anthems and continued throughout the Senators' win.
The jeers began at Canadian Tire Centre before the national anthems and persisted through Ottawa’s victory. Fans returned to a broad repertoire, including taunts about Tkachuk’s reading ability, crayon consumption, perceived disloyalty, and comparisons to his brother Matthew and to another Ottawa player. A third-period mocking paternity question arrived with the Senators ahead 4-1.
The podcast-themed chant referenced the program Tkachuk hosts with Matthew; earlier in the week, he said thrown jerseys would be donated. A running list compiled during the game also included a bridesmaid jab tied to Matthew and a hair-loss taunt, plus a profane dismissal of the podcast.
The episode may affect how visiting players and their families experience road games, especially when personal or family-related taunts become crowd rituals. It could also shape arena atmosphere and broadcast content, as profane or personal chants may prompt teams to review fan-conduct policies. For fans, the attention may normalize highly personal heckling as entertainment, while players and league staff may weigh competitive rivalry against civility and family privacy.