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Senators Rally with Game 4 Overtime Win to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

Ottawa's revitalized franchise heads into Game 5 against Toronto with renewed momentum after snapping a seven-year playoff drought.

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Jake Sanderson of the Ottawa Senators celebrates his overtime goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 4 at the Canadian Tire Centre on April 26, 2025.
Jake Sanderson (not shown) of the Ottawa Senators scores against Anthony Stolarz of the Toronto Maple Leafs to win Game 4 in overtime.
Toronto Maple Leafs' John Tavares (91) skates over the stick of Ottawa Senators' Artem Zub in front of goaltender Linus Ullmark during Game 3.

Overview

  • The Ottawa Senators ended a seven-year playoff absence with a 19-point improvement in the 2024-25 regular season under new ownership and revamped leadership.
  • Jake Sanderson scored the Game 4 overtime winner, cutting the Senators' first-round series deficit against the Maple Leafs to 3-1.
  • New owner Michael Andlauer's organizational overhaul, including key hires and cultural shifts, has reinvigorated the team and its fan base.
  • Sellout crowds and the removal of tarps at the Canadian Tire Centre reflect a surge in fan enthusiasm and support for the franchise.
  • Captain Brady Tkachuk described the upcoming Game 5 in Toronto as the team's toughest challenge yet, with fans hoping for another step forward in the series.