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Senators Beat Maple Leafs 5-2, Gilbert Injured After Hit
The Ottawa Senators defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 on Saturday night. Senators defenceman Dennis Gilbert left the game after a collision with Leafs player Oliver Ekman-Larsson.
The Ottawa Senators dominated their game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, winning 5-2. The Senators scored the first three goals of the game. The Leafs narrowed the lead to 3-2 early in the third period when Easton Cowan scored. Michael Amadio then scored his 12th goal, assisted by Jordan Spence, to put the Senators up 4-2. During the third period, Dennis Gilbert was injured after being hit into the boards by Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Gilbert was helped off the ice by the Senators' support staff.
Key Facts
- The Ottawa Senators defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2.
- Dennis Gilbert left the game after a hit from Oliver Ekman-Larsson.
- Gilbert remained on the ice for a few moments before being helped off.
- Jordan Spence recorded two assists for Ottawa.
- Michael Amadio scored his 12th goal of the season.
- Joseph Woll played goal for the Maple Leafs, facing 36 shots.
- Anthony Stolarz was initially slated to start but was sent to hospital for precautionary imaging after taking a puck to the throat during warmups.