Brady Tkachuk was forced to leave Saturday’s game after he appeared to take a stick up high around his eye in the second period.

Tkachuk was posted up in front of the Islanders’ bench when Ryan Pulock hopped over the boards. Pulock’s stick seemed to clip Tkachuk in the face, and the Senators captain then stumbled back to his bench.

Tkachuk attempted one more shift before walking down the tunnel. He then returned to the bench to start the third period, but managed just one quick shift before going back to the room.

The 26-year-old has been banged up this season, failing to reach at least 71 games played for just the second time in his career. In 60 games, Tkachuk posted 22 goals and 37 assists.

The Senators are in the driver’s seat for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, needing a win vs. the Islanders and a little outside help from the Devils on Saturday to clinch a berth.

Ottawa made the post-season for the first time during the Tkachuk era last season, where the captain logged four goals and three helpers as the Sens fell in six games to the Toronto Maple Leafs.