The Toronto Maple Leafs have taken a commanding 3-0 lead in their playoff series against the Ottawa Senators, highlighted by a remarkable overtime goal from Simone Benoit. The game showcased the Leafs' depth and playoff grit, with Austin Matthews dominating in faceoffs and critical plays from the defense, particularly from Benoit and Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Despite the Senators' desperate first period, the Leafs effectively neutralized their offense and secured the game with a strong performance from their secondary scoring, a critical factor they've been missing in past playoff runs.

In this contest, the Leafs' defensive pairs, especially Jake McCabe and T.J. Brodie, were instrumental in limiting Ottawa's chances. The game featured moments of brilliance from Mitch Marner and William Nylander, even if their production was not as dominant as expected. The Maple Leafs' power play also looked sharp, going 5-for-9 in the series, a stark contrast to last year's struggles. The Senators, while fighting hard, have lacked the elite scoring capability to match Toronto's firepower, and with their window closing, their chances of a comeback are dwindling.