Maple Leafs defeat Senators 3-2 in OT, take 2-0 series lead

The Toronto Maple Leafs secured a 3-2 overtime win against the Ottawa Senators, taking a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. Max Domi scored the decisive goal in overtime, redeeming himself after a challenging start to the series and fulfilling coach Craig Berube's call for him to shoot more. John Tavares and Morgan Rielly contributed the other goals for Toronto, while goaltender Anthony Stolarz made 26 crucial saves to help the Leafs withstand a strong second-period push from Ottawa. The Senators, showing resilience and improved play after falling behind, now face a challenging deficit as the series moves to Ottawa. This marks the first time since 2002 that Toronto has led a playoff series 2-0, and the Leafs are historically undefeated in series when winning the first two games at home. The matchup is significant as the first NHL playoff series between two Canadian teams with US-born captains, adding further intrigue as the series shifts venues.