Senators Seek Redemption in Game 2 Against Maple Leafs

The Ottawa Senators suffered a 6-2 defeat against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup playoff series, largely due to poor discipline, ineffective penalty killing, and subpar goaltending from Linus Ullmark. Toronto capitalized on Ottawa's penalties, scoring three power-play goals and exposing the Senators' weak penalty kill, which ranked 19th in the league during the regular season. Despite generating strong five-on-five play and outshooting Toronto at even strength, Ottawa's inability to convert chances and maintain composure undermined their efforts. Several penalties resulted from both questionable calls and clear lapses in discipline, with young players like Ridly Greig making costly mistakes. Senators players and coaches emphasized the need for improved discipline and execution in Game 2, while also considering lineup adjustments to strengthen the penalty kill. Toronto's depth, special teams, and the strong performance of goaltender Anthony Stolarz were key factors in their Game 1 victory.