In an impressive display of resilience, the Ottawa Senators triumphed over the Toronto Maple Leafs with a commanding 4-0 victory in Game 5, taking the series back to Ottawa for a decisive Game 6. Coach Travis Green praised his team's structured performance and quality goaltending from Linus Ullmark, who secured a shutout with 29 saves. Thomas Chabot opened the scoring with a second-period goal, while Dylan Cozens added a short-handed tally in the third. Tim Stutzle and Brady Tkachuk put the game out of reach with empty-netters, showcasing Ottawa's ability to execute under pressure.
The Senators, having lost the first three games of the series, gained momentum with a crucial win in Game 4. Now, they are poised to capitalize on home-ice advantage, with Tkachuk anticipating a raucous atmosphere at Canadian Tire Centre. The Senators have shown determination, learning from each loss, and look to become only the fourth team in NHL history to come back from a 0-3 series deficit. With confidence building and a balanced offensive attack, they are ready to challenge Toronto once more.