The Ottawa Senators and the Toronto Maple Leafs captain have known each other for years, and the former made clear recently that he highly respects his Ontario-based counterpart.

Senators center Brady Tkachuk's relationship with Leafs superstar Auston Matthews dates back nearly a decade, but their time together at the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off last February gave Ottawa's captain a deeper appreciation for Matthews.

Matthews was named the USA's captain for the international tournament, leading the Americans to the championship game before they fell to Canada, and after guiding the squad through a four-game run that ended just short of the title.

Brady Tkachuk Praises Auston Matthews' Presence And Work Ethic

Tkachuk discussed many topics while appearing on Tuesday's episode of the

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