In a thrilling overtime finish, the Ottawa Senators defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 in Game 4, preventing a series sweep. Jake Sanderson scored the game-winner, demonstrating Ottawa's resilience as they rallied from a 2-0 deficit. The Leafs, led by John Tavares and Matthew Knies, had moments of brilliance after trailing, but couldn't seal the deal. This victory marks the Senators' first postseason win since 2017, igniting hope for an unlikely comeback, despite the statistical odds being against teams that fall behind 3-0 in a playoff series.

Goalie Linus Ullmark turned in a solid performance, outplaying his counterpart Anthony Stolarz, while the Senators capitalized on special teams, scoring on both a power play and a short-handed opportunity. The Leafs’ Max Domi made a crucial error with a roughing penalty, helping Ottawa gain the momentum they needed. As the series shifts to Game 5, the pressure mounts on Toronto, who have historically struggled to finish opponents in elimination scenarios against the Senators.