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Senators Defeat Maple Leafs 5-2 in Dominant Performance
The Ottawa Senators defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 on Saturday. Ottawa dominated the game, scoring the first three goals.
The Ottawa Senators (36-24-9) took an early lead against the Toronto Maple Leafs, their provincial rivals. Linus Ullmark made a notable glove save on Matias Maccelli in the second period, preserving Ottawa's 1-0 lead. Joseph Woll, who faced 36 shots in a 4-3 overtime loss to Carolina Friday, was put back in action after Anthony Stolarz was sent to hospital for precautionary imaging. The Leafs (29-29-13) trailed 3-1 going into the third, and Easton Cowan scored to narrow the gap.
Key Facts
- The Ottawa Senators defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2.
- Michael Amadio scored his 12th goal, securing a two-goal lead for the Senators.
- Ridly Greig scored on a pass from Dylan Cozens.
- Claude Giroux scored off a Tyler Kleven rebound.
- Warren Foegele's shot deflected off Benoit for a goal.
- John Tavares scored for the Maple Leafs, assisted by Easton Cowan.
- Anthony Stolarz was sent to hospital for precautionary imaging after taking a puck to the throat during warm-ups.