The Ottawa Senators pulled off an impressive 4-0 upset victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs, narrowing their playoff series deficit to 3-2. This marks a significant turnaround for the Senators, who have outscored the Leafs 8-3 in their last two games. Thomas Chabot set the tone with an early goal, followed by a shorthanded strike from Dylan Cozens. Tim Stutzle and Brady Tkachuk added to the lead with empty-net goals, while Linus Ullmark celebrated his first postseason shutout.

Conversely, the Maple Leafs continued their troubling history in clinching games, falling to 1-13 in their last 14 attempts. Fans expressed their frustration online, with many questioning the playoff performance of key players like Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner. The collective disappointment culminated in a half-empty arena as fans left early. Coach Sheldon Keefe's post-game comments about the performance of Matthews and Marner have sparked further debate about the core's ability to succeed in high-pressure situations.