Carter Yakemchuk secured a thrilling 5-4 overtime victory for the Ottawa Senators against the Toronto Maple Leafs in a pre-season matchup. Following a fierce third period rally by Toronto, Yakemchuk's backhand goal clinched the win for Ottawa, which was backed by strong performances from Cole Reinhardt, Jan Jenik, Adam Gaudette, and Donovan Sebrango.

Despite a slow start, with Ottawa leading 1-0 after the first and 3-1 before the final period, Toronto tied the game in dramatic fashion. Max Pacioretty played a pivotal role for the Leafs, scoring twice to push the match into overtime. The Senators will meet the Leafs again shortly, promising more intensity in their upcoming match.