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Senators Dominate Leafs 4-0, Series Now 3-2

5/2/2025

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Summary

Story summary

In a thrilling Game 5, the Ottawa Senators triumphed over the Toronto Maple Leafs with a decisive 4-0 victory, closing the series gap to 3-2. Linus Ullmark celebrated his first playoff shutout, while Thomas Chabot and Dylan Cozens delivered crucial goals. The Senators are poised to build on this momentum as they head into Game 6, leaving Toronto to grapple with mounting playoff pressure.

History

Historical Context

In a fierce rivalry dating back to 1891, the Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs faced off in their third consecutive playoff series. Ottawa's 4-0 win in Game 5 marks a pivotal moment, as they aim to overcome Toronto's previous playoff dominance, having lost all prior series since 2000.

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Story summary

In a thrilling Game 5, the Ottawa Senators triumphed over the Toronto Maple Leafs with a decisive 4-0 victory, closing the series gap to 3-2. Linus Ullmark celebrated his first playoff shutout, while Thomas Chabot and Dylan Cozens delivered crucial goals. The Senators are poised to build on this momentum as they head into Game 6, leaving Toronto to grapple with mounting playoff pressure.

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