Ottawa Senators faced a tough challenge against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 2 of the playoff series, reminiscent of their struggles in Game 1. After a shaky start, the Senators rallied to force overtime, ultimately falling 3-2 as Max Domi scored the decisive goal for Toronto, giving them a 2-0 series lead. Despite the loss, Senators coach Travis Green praised his team's efforts, indicating a positive step forward. The Senators showed considerable grit, outshooting Toronto 28-21 and landing 44 hits to Toronto's 25, although they struggled with blocked shots (32-6 against).

As they head back to Ottawa, the Senators aim to capitalize on home-ice advantage, albeit with a daunting historical statistic: teams that lose the first two games in a best-of-seven series rarely make a comeback. Ottawa has never won a series after dropping the first two games. With Game 3 set for Thursday, the Senators will need to harness their energy and improve to challenge the formidable Maple Leafs.