The Maple Leafs secured a commanding 3-0 lead in their playoff series against the Ottawa Senators with a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory in Game 3. Max Pacioretty made his return to the lineup, reinforcing Toronto's depth. Despite being outshot early on, Anthony Stolarz's stellar goaltending kept the game scoreless through the first period. The second period saw Ottawa go ahead with Claude Giroux scoring on a partial 5-on-3, but the Leafs responded quickly with a power-play goal from a deflected shot. Overtime was needed again, where Simon Benoit became the hero, scoring the winning goal shortly after puck drop, ending the Senators' hopes for a comeback.