Overview
- Linus Ullmark recorded his first career playoff shutout with 29 saves, leading the Ottawa Senators to a 4-0 victory in Game 5.
- Thomas Chabot and Dylan Cozens scored pivotal goals, with Cozens netting a short-handed tally in the third period, his first playoff goal.
- Tim Stutzle and Brady Tkachuk each contributed empty-net goals and two assists, sealing the Senators' second consecutive win.
- Toronto's struggles in series-clinching games continued, now holding a 1-13 record in such opportunities since 2018.
- Game 6 is set for Thursday at Ottawa's Canadian Tire Centre, where the Senators will aim to extend their comeback and force a decisive Game 7.