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.