David Perron reflects on the Ottawa Senators' challenging playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs, noting similarities between the current Leafs squad and his 2019 St. Louis Blues team. Under coach Craig Berube, Toronto has taken a commanding 3-0 series lead, with standout performances including a strong power play and solid goaltending from Anthony Stolarz. The Leafs are showing resilience and patience, crucial traits for playoff success. Despite past playoff disappointments, Toronto aims to close out the series without giving Ottawa any momentum.

Berube's influence is clear, as both teams emphasize persistence and defensive responsibility. The Senators, with their own history of overcoming adversity, remain hopeful but understand the magnitude of the challenge ahead. Toronto’s players express confidence in their system and camaraderie, setting a tone that could make the difference in securing a playoff victory.

Linus Ullmark's stellar performance in net was pivotal for the Ottawa Senators as they secured a convincing 4-0 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Senators, aiming for their first playoff appearance since 2017, saw goals from Adam Gaudette and Nikolas Matinpalo in the first period, with Matinpalo scoring his first career NHL goal. David Perron and Shane Pinto also contributed, with Perron netting a third-period goal that gave Ottawa a comfortable lead.

Despite facing 30 shots, Ullmark's 30 saves led to a shutout, and the Senators' defense was solid, demonstrating their intent to improve as they approach the playoffs. The Blue Jackets struggled to find form, suffering a third consecutive loss and falling further behind in the playoff race.

In a decisive victory, Linus Ullmark's 30 saves propelled the Ottawa Senators to a 4-0 shutout against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Senators scored twice in the first period—Adam Gaudette and Nikolas Matinpalo providing the early spark. Matinpalo's first career NHL goal was particularly notable, coming just a couple of minutes after Gaudette's opener, forcing the Blue Jackets to switch goalies. With three consecutive wins, Ottawa edges closer to clinching a playoff berth, requiring just one more win from their last five games.

While David Perron and Shane Pinto added to the scoring, it was the Senators' solid defensive play that stood out, maintaining a remarkable 153-minute shutout streak. Meanwhile, the Blue Jackets, now suffering their third consecutive loss, struggled to find their rhythm, falling further behind in the playoff race. Ottawa's strong start, dominating with the first eight shots on goal, set the tone for the match.

David Perron netted the game-winner as the Ottawa Senators edged the New Jersey Devils 3-2 in Newark, avoiding a third consecutive loss. Brady Tkachuk and Drake Batherson also found the net for Ottawa, who now leads the Eastern Conference wild-card standings. Linus Ullmark made 25 saves in a bounce-back performance after a rough outing against Colorado. Nico Hischier and Erik Haula scored for New Jersey, who have lost three of their last four games.

The Senators started strong, scoring twice in quick succession during the second period. Tkachuk opened the scoring with a deflection of a Jake Sanderson pass, followed by Batherson redirecting a Dylan Cozens pass. New Jersey's Hischier got one back with a power-play goal, but Ottawa's Perron restored the two-goal lead shortly thereafter. Haula's late goal narrowed the deficit, but it wasn't enough.

Linus Ullmark's mishap on Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs was quickly overshadowed by a stellar performance, as he recorded 21 saves leading the Ottawa Senators to a 4-2 victory. This marked Ottawa's sixth consecutive win and a perfect 3-0 season series against the Leafs. Coach Travis Green emphasized focusing on the present, a mindset that seems to have revitalized the Senators after years of struggle. Significant contributions from David Perron and Claude Giroux proved pivotal, with Giroux's power-play goal sealing the game.

As the Senators currently sit in the first wild-card position in the Eastern Conference, they are just four points behind the Tampa Bay Lightning for second in the Atlantic Division. Ullmark's mistake seemed to reinforce the team’s resilience rather than derail their momentum. The Senators aren’t resting on their laurels, as they are keenly aware of the tightly contested standings.