The Ottawa Senators secured a hard-fought victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs, with Pinto breaking a 1-1 tie in the third period. Both goalies shone brightly, with Woll and Forsberg making key saves throughout the game.
With the Toronto Maple Leafs making their lone visit to the nation’s capital this season there seemed to be a higher than normal contingent of Leafs faithful in the stands.
Chants of “Go Leafs Go” easily drowned out those by the hometown Ottawa Senators’ fans until Pinto broke a 1-1 deadlock midway through the third period. Pinto scored his ninth of the season after Matthew Highmore’s pass deflected off Pinto’s knee to give Ottawa a 2-1 lead with 9:13 remaining in regulation.‘Difficulty of the business’: Treliving addresses Keefe’s firingBoth Joseph Woll, with 22 saves, and Anton Forsberg, with 27, were solid, especially the Ottawa netminder in the dying minutes of the third.For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
Toronto’s Jacob Quillan made his NHL debut. The 22-year-old’s family moved to Ottawa five years ago making this a bit of a homecoming. Travis Hamonic returned to the Senators lineup after missing 10 games with a lower-body injury.Canada showcases next generation of speed skating stars at ISU World Cup 2025Saskatchewan Rattlers extend GM & VP of basketball operations Rawlyk for 2025 season
Leafs: Joseph Woll was solid when called upon. He made a big save on Drake Batherson early in the second to keep the game tied 1-1.With the puck heading toward the goal line, Ottawa’s Tyler Kleven was able to stop a Nick Robertson shot early in the third.Senators: Host Utah Hockey Club on Sunday.
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