Brady Tkachuk was the best player for Team USA in the recently completed 4 Nations Face-Off. He scored three goals in two games against the eventual champions from Canada, and he also delivered a physical presence that few in the tournament could come close to matching.

The 4 Nations Face-Off took its toll on Brady Tkachuk. The Ottawa Senators captain wasn’t healthy enough to suit up against the Montreal Canadiens as National Hockey League play resumed Saturday night at the Canadian Tire Centre.

It's been quite a week for United States forward Brady Tkachuk. Tkachuk suffered an undisclosed injury in the first period of Monday's game against Sweden, and ultimately didn't return to the contest.