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Maple Leafs Prepare for Game 5 After Controversial Game 4 Loss to Senators

Toronto leads the series 3-1 but focuses on discipline, health, and composure following unpenalized hit on Tavares and overtime defeat.

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Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (95) celebrates his goal against the Senators with Bobby McMann (74), Jake McCabe (22) and John Tavares (91) as Ottawa forward Tim Stutzle (18) and defenceman Artem Zub (2) skate away during third period NHL playoff action in Ottawa on Saturday, April 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Overview

  • John Tavares was cleared to play Game 5 after being removed in Game 4 for concussion testing following an unpenalized elbow from Artem Zub.
  • Ottawa's Jake Sanderson scored the overtime winner in Game 4, cutting Toronto's series lead to 3-1.
  • Auston Matthews rested during practice, while backup goaltender Joseph Woll missed due to illness, with no major concerns reported by the team.
  • Head coach Craig Berube emphasized staying focused on controllable factors and maintaining discipline after officiating controversies and penalties impacted Game 4.
  • The Maple Leafs aim to close out the series in Game 5, seeking to overcome their history of playoff struggles, including a blown 3-1 lead in 2021.