In a thrilling encounter, the Ottawa Senators have edged past the Toronto Maple Leafs with a decisive 4-0 victory, narrowing the series deficit to 3-2 in the first round of the playoffs. Linus Ullmark showcased his skills with 27 saves, achieving his first career playoff shutout. Thomas Chabot and Dylan Cozens launched Ottawa ahead with goals, and empty-netters from Tim Stutzle and Brady Tkachuk sealed the deal. This win marks Ottawa's second consecutive victory as they strive to come back from a 3-0 series deficit.

Toronto's struggles in potential series-clinching games continued, falling to 1-13 since the advent of stars Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner. Despite dominating the initial game 6-2, they faltered in the face of Ottawa's resilience. Game 6 promises to be a pivotal matchup as the Senators look to make history by overcoming the odds.