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Ottawa Senators Triumph at Scotiabank Arena Against Toronto Maple Leafs

In a display of on-ice determination, the Ottawa Senators emerged victorious against the Toronto Maple Leafs with a final score of 4-2. The Senators' season record now stands at an impressive 4-0, while the Maple Leafs fall to a less fortunate 0-4. The game, held at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, concluded with both teams having drawn no matches this season.


Sep 24, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators forward Angus Crookshank (59) carries the puck against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

The Senators showcased their offensive capabilities throughout the game, particularly in the third period where they scored all four of their goals. Their shooting accuracy was notable with a shooting percentage of 15 percent from 27 shots taken. The team's powerplay unit capitalized on one of their three opportunities to score a goal and demonstrated exceptional faceoff performance with an 83 percent win rate during powerplays.


Defensively, Ottawa was just as formidable; they delivered a total of 46 hits over the course of the game and blocked nine attempts by their opponents. Goaltending for Ottawa was solid as well; saving 22 out of 25 shots for an overall save percentage of approximately 88 percent.


Sep 24, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators goaltender Mads Sogaard (40) reaches for a puck against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

The Maple Leafs put up resistance but were unable to maintain momentum after scoring two goals in the second period. Despite taking fewer shots than Ottawa with only 23 attempts, they managed to keep their shooting percentage close to nine percent. Their powerplay opportunities outnumbered those of Ottawa's but failed to yield any goals from four chances.


Toronto's goaltending faced challenges against Ottawa's aggressive offense; saving only about 85 percent from a total shot count that reached twenty-seven by game end – including one empty net goal by Ottawa which sealed their victory.


Sep 24, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) keeps his eye on the puck before a face off against the Ottawa Senators during the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

As fans look ahead, anticipation builds for the next match-up where the Senators will face off against Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg on September 28th at local time. This upcoming contest can be viewed nationally via ESPN+ online or internationally through TSN3 and TSN5 television broadcasts.

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