What Happened
The Toronto Maple Leafs led the Ottawa Senators 2-1 on Saturday before giving up the lead and losing 3-2. It marked Toronto's second one-goal regulation loss in the opening week, after an earlier defeat to Montreal. Head coach Jim Hiller said the team hit six or seven posts or crossbars. Auston Matthews, who scored his first goal of the season in the second period, said the Maple Leafs took undisciplined penalties late and Ottawa capitalized on the power play.
Key Details
- Final score: Ottawa Senators 3, Toronto Maple Leafs 2.
- Toronto led 2-1 before surrendering the lead.
- Second one-goal regulation loss of the opening week for Toronto.
- Hiller said the team hit six or seven posts or crossbars.
- Auston Matthews scored his first goal of the season in the second period.
- Matthews' goal came on a tip of a Morgan Rielly shot.
What It Means
The loss leaves Toronto with two narrow defeats against Atlantic Division rivals in the first week. Hiller pointed to near misses on the iron rather than poor play, while Matthews cited late penalties as the difference. The Maple Leafs' ability to convert chances and stay disciplined in close games will shape early-season results in a competitive division.