The Ottawa Senators narrowly secured a thrilling 6-5 overtime victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs in an NHL pre-season matchup on Sunday. Carter Yakemchuk emerged as the hero in overtime, scoring the decisive goal just after the two-minute mark. The Senators showcased a balanced attack with contributions from Cole Reinhardt, Jan Jenik, Adam Gaudette, and Donovan Sebrango.

Despite a strong start from Ottawa, where they led 3-1 after two periods, Toronto rallied back in the third, with William Nylander tying the game late to force overtime. The game featured notable performances from both teams, with Senators' goaltender Mads Sogaard making 32 saves to hold off multiple comeback attempts by the Leafs.