The Toronto Maple Leafs face mounting pressure as they lead the series against the Ottawa Senators 3-2, following a decisive 4-0 defeat at Scotiabank Arena. Captain Auston Matthews emphasizes the team's focus on the future, citing their playoff history as motivation to push forward. Meanwhile, Senators coach Travis Green praises his team's growing confidence as they recover momentum, highlighted by scoring from Thomas Chabot and Dylan Cozens during Game 5.

A crucial aspect of this matchup has been the goaltending battle, with Linus Ullmark outperforming Anthony Stolarz, who has struggled with long-range shots. The Leafs' power play woes continue, having gone cold since Game 3, and they have also allowed critical shorthanded goals. As the teams prepare for Game 6 in Ottawa, the Leafs aim to reclaim their killer instinct and avoid another postseason heartbreak.