Senators Avoid Elimination with 4-3 OT Win over Leafs

The Ottawa Senators staved off elimination in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals with a dramatic 4-3 overtime victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 4, cutting Toronto's series lead to 3-1. Defenceman Jake Sanderson scored the overtime winner, keeping Ottawa's playoff hopes alive after losing the previous two games in overtime. Head coach Travis Green credited his team's gutsy penalty kill and resilience, emphasizing the difficulty of facing a strong Leafs squad and the importance of momentum shifts in playoff hockey. Players and staff expressed a strong belief in their ability to keep fighting, highlighting the team's character and determination to battle through adversity. The series now returns to Toronto for Game 5, as the Senators aim to continue their comeback bid against a Leafs team with a history of struggling to close out elimination games.