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Senators Shut Out Maple Leafs to Force Game 6 in Playoff Comeback Attempt

Ottawa's Linus Ullmark delivered his first playoff shutout in a 4-0 victory, cutting Toronto's series lead to 3-2 and keeping the Senators' historic comeback hopes alive.

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Tim Stutzle #18 of the Ottawa Senators skates against Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period in Game Five in Toronto on Tuesday.
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Overview

  • Linus Ullmark stopped all 27 shots to earn his first career playoff shutout, anchoring the Senators' 4-0 win over the Maple Leafs in Game 5.
  • Thomas Chabot and Dylan Cozens each scored their first playoff goals, with Cozens' short-handed tally extending Ottawa's lead in the third period.
  • Tim Stutzle and Brady Tkachuk sealed the victory with late empty-net goals, both contributing three points in the game.
  • Toronto has now lost 13 of its last 14 chances to close out a playoff series, continuing its postseason struggles.
  • Game 6 is set for Thursday in Ottawa, where the Senators will aim to force a decisive Game 7 in their effort to become just the fifth NHL team to overcome a 3-0 series deficit.