Linus Ullmark's mishap on Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs was quickly overshadowed by a stellar performance, as he recorded 21 saves leading the Ottawa Senators to a 4-2 victory. This marked Ottawa's sixth consecutive win and a perfect 3-0 season series against the Leafs. Coach Travis Green emphasized focusing on the present, a mindset that seems to have revitalized the Senators after years of struggle. Significant contributions from David Perron and Claude Giroux proved pivotal, with Giroux's power-play goal sealing the game.

As the Senators currently sit in the first wild-card position in the Eastern Conference, they are just four points behind the Tampa Bay Lightning for second in the Atlantic Division. Ullmark's mistake seemed to reinforce the team’s resilience rather than derail their momentum. The Senators aren’t resting on their laurels, as they are keenly aware of the tightly contested standings.