Maple Leafs Take 3-0 Lead Over Senators

The Toronto Maple Leafs secured a 3-0 series lead against the Ottawa Senators in the Battle of Ontario by winning Game 3 in overtime, with Simon Benoit scoring the decisive goal. Despite efforts to boost local support for Ottawa's first home playoff game since 2017, Leafs fans outnumbered Senators supporters at Canadian Tire Centre, causing frustration among the home crowd. Senators head coach Travis Green expressed disappointment over the loss but emphasized the team's determination not to give up as they now face elimination. Retired goalie Craig Anderson helped rally Ottawa fans before the game, but defensive lapses proved costly. The Leafs' victory continued the trend of away-team success, casting doubt on the value of home-ice advantage in the series. Ottawa will attempt to avoid elimination in Game 4 at home.