As per NHL rule 46.21, the Ottawa Senators will face a shakeup as forward Brady Tkachuk is slated to serve a one-game suspension for incurring an instigator penalty within the final 5 minutes of regulation.
In addition, Head Coach DJ Smith will be hit with a $10,000 fine. These disciplinary actions stem from a recent incident, emphasizing the league's commitment to upholding the rules and regulations that govern player and coach conduct on the ice.