NEWS FLASH: Toronto Maple Leafs Take 2-0 Series Lead with Overtime Win Over Ottawa Senators
TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs secured a 3-2 overtime victory against the Ottawa Senators in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series, taking a 2-0 lead as the series shifts to Ottawa.
Max Domi’s Overtime Heroics
Max Domi became the hero of the night, scoring the game-winning goal at 3:09 of overtime. Domi received a backhand pass from Simon Benoit and fired a 28-foot wrist shot past Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark, who made 18 saves in the loss. The goal came after the Senators had rallied from a two-goal deficit to force overtime. citeturn0news13
Strong Performances from Maple Leafs Veterans
Veteran forward John Tavares contributed significantly, registering a goal and an assist. Defenseman Morgan Rielly also made his mark, scoring early in the game and assisting on Tavares’ goal. Rielly’s four-point performance tied a Maple Leafs postseason record for points by a defenseman. Goaltender Anthony Stolarz stopped 26 shots, providing a steady presence in net. citeturn0news13
Senators’ Resilience
The Senators showed resilience, with Brady Tkachuk and Adam Gaudette scoring to erase a 2-0 deficit and force overtime. Despite the loss, Ottawa’s strong second-period performance, where they outshot Toronto 13-3, demonstrated their competitive spirit. Head coach Travis Green expressed confidence in his team’s ability to bounce back in the upcoming games. citeturn0news13
Looking Ahead
With the series now shifting to Ottawa for Game 3 on Thursday, the Senators aim to even the series on home ice. The Maple Leafs will look to extend their series lead and capitalize on their momentum. Both teams are poised for an exciting continuation of this closely contested playoff series.
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