Did the Maple Leafs' Early Lead Against the Senators Slip Away in Overtime?

The Toronto Maple Leafs faced off against the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Arena, resulting in a 3-2 overtime loss for the home team. The game saw the Maple Leafs now standing at 0-1 with 2 points, while the Senators improved to 1-0 with 3 points.

First Period

The first period was dominated by Toronto, as they quickly established a lead with two goals. Auston Matthews opened up scoring for the Buds, showcasing his precision and skill on ice. Matias Maccelli contributed significantly by assisting twice during this period, helping to set up plays that kept Ottawa's defense on their toes.

Second Period

Despite several attempts from both sides in the second period, neither team managed to find the back of the net. The Leafs maintained their aggressive playstyle but were unable to capitalize on their powerplay opportunities despite having five chances throughout this matchup.

Third Period

In an unexpected turn during the third period, Ottawa found momentum and scored twice to level things up. Shane Pinto was instrumental for Ottawa’s comeback effort as he not only scored but also played a pivotal role in maintaining pressure against Toronto’s defense.

Overtime

As overtime commenced, it was clear that both teams were eager for victory. However, it was Fabian Zetterlund of Ottawa who sealed their win with an overtime goal assisted by Pinto once again demonstrating his impact throughout this encounter.

Toronto's Dennis Hildeby made commendable efforts between posts saving 38 shots out of 41 faced; however ultimately couldn’t prevent all three goals from slipping past him including one shorthanded goal which proved crucial towards deciding outcome favoring Sens over Buds here tonight!

For fans looking forward eagerly next match-up: mark calendars September 25th when Maple Leafs travel face Montreal Canadiens Bell Centre scheduled start time being precisely set around evening hours approximately around seven o'clock Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Catch action live broadcasted across various sports networks available regionally nationwide!

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