Brady Tkachuk scored 55 seconds into overtime and the Ottawa Senators extended their win streak to five games with a 3-2 victory against the Calgary Flames.

Brady Tkachuk took a nasty gash to his mouth when he was high-sticked by Calgary’s Michael Backlund in the game on Thursday. He also lost a tooth. He needed nine stitches to close up the deep cut, but still returned to the game. And he scored the game-winning goal in overtime.

If Ottawa continues to underachieve, though, the questions will persist. The no-movement clause in Tkachuk’s contract kicks in on July 1, and it’s ultimately on the Senators to build a team that will prove Tkachuk right in committing and reaffirming his loyalty to the franchise.

But now, from an individual standpoint, receiving the hardest worker award at the event might be the favourite thing a young player receives this Christmas season. The new medal for the hardest worker in each game of the tournament has been named after Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk.

Brady Tkachuk scored 1:46 into overtime and the Ottawa Senators beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 for their first three-game winning streak of the season.

It’s time for another edition of the Ottawa Senators mailbag. Yes, Brady Tkachuk will be discussed. Let’s get that out of the way. We will also field questions about Adam Gaudette, whether the Senators should move on from a piece of their core, and the dreaded month of November. Thank you to everyone who submitted questions.

Tkachuk scored his 10th career overtime goal to give the Senators a 3-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night.

Are teams in the NHL interested in Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk? Sure, why wouldn’t they be? From the way he plays to the leadership qualities he brings on the ice, but that does not mean he is available.