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Matthews Ends Slump as Maple Leafs Outlast Senators 7-5

Toronto ended a 0-for-12 power-play slump with two first-period goals to seize early control.

Overview

  • Matthew Knies scored twice, with his second early in the third period standing as the winner.
  • Toronto’s power play connected twice in the opening frame after entering on a 0-for-12 slide.
  • William Nylander left in the second period with a lower-body injury and did not return.
  • Ottawa pulled Linus Ullmark in the second period in favor of Leevi Merilainen after four goals against.
  • Joseph Woll stopped 26 shots for his seventh win in 12 starts as Toronto moved to 17-15-5 and Ottawa to 18-14-5.