Toronto Maple Leafs Look to Seal the Deal Against Ottawa Senators in Game 5
The Toronto Maple Leafs will have another opportunity to close out their NHL Eastern Conference Playoffs first-round series against their rivals, the Ottawa Senators, in a pivotal Game 5 matchup on Tuesday night. Following the Senators' resilient overtime victory in Game 4, the series returns to Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, where the Maple Leafs will aim to secure their spot in the next round.
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Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM Eastern Time, and fans across North America can catch all the action live on ESPN, with streaming options also available on-demand.
This Game 5 encounter represents a crucial moment for both teams. For the Maple Leafs, it's a chance to capitalize on their home-ice advantage and avoid a potentially momentum-shifting return to Ottawa for Game 6. Having established a 3-1 series lead, they will be eager to finish the job and advance in the playoffs.
Conversely, the Ottawa Senators, after their hard-fought win in Game 4, will arrive in Toronto with renewed confidence and the determination to extend their season further. Their ability to overcome a 3-0 series deficit, even partially, demonstrates their tenacity and fighting spirit.
The intensity of this "Toronto Maple Leafs vs Ottawa Senators" playoff series has been palpable, marked by close games and high stakes. Game 5 is anticipated to be no different, with both teams battling fiercely for every inch of ice.
Hockey fans won't want to miss this crucial contest as the Toronto Maple Leafs attempt to eliminate the Ottawa Senators from the NHL Eastern Conference Playoffs. Tune in to ESPN on Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET to witness the drama unfold live from Scotiabank Arena.
The Maple Leafs came up just short with their first chance at eliminating the Ottawa Senators in Game 4 on Saturday, losing in overtime.
It was another close game — the third straight that went to overtime — and a game that was lost chiefly on special teams. It was also the kind of game the Leafs have lost repeatedly over the years.
“I don’t think that was the case tonight,” head coach Craig Berube said when asked whether there was another example of the team’s flawed history in elimination games. “I thought our team played extremely hard, did a lot of great things. We gave up four shots in two periods. I thought we defended hard, played hard. The bounces go one way or another. I’m not too concerned about it. I thought our team was ready to go.”
Elimination games have been a problem — a big problem — in the era of Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, William Nylander, Morgan Rielly and John Tavares.
Their Leafs have won just a single elimination game in 12 tries dating back to 2019. It explains a lot about the postseason failures, maybe everything. This team hasn’t been able to win the big game nearly often enough.
Read more below.
The Maple Leafs are still in control. They can’t let old demons resurface
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The Maple Leafs are still in control. They can’t let old demons resurface
The ripple effect of Tavares exiting Game 4
The ripple effect of Tavares exiting Game 4
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John Tavares says the concussion spotter pulled him out of overtime in Game 4 after Artem Zub delivered a hard hit on him. He cleared the tests to return.
But Tavares missed the critical four-minute Toronto power play, which the team couldn't capitalize on. Jake Sanderson then scored the OT winner to force Game 5.
Read below the ripple effect of Tavares' brief exit from the game.
Artem Zub’s hit on John Tavares and the ripple effect for the Maple Leafs in Game 4
Artem Zub’s hit on John Tavares and the ripple effect for the Maple Leafs in Game 4
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