Toronto Maple Leafs Lose 6-5 to Columbus Blue Jackets in Overtime

The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered a 6-5 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, marking their second consecutive loss. The Leafs' defense was a significant issue during the game. On the offensive side, Matthews, Marner, Nylander, Tavares, and Nick Robertson all scored for the Leafs, indicating that scoring was not the problem. The Blue Jackets' goals were scored by Sillinger, Gaunce, Voronkov, Johnson, Fantilli, and Gaudreau. The Leafs' loss to the Ottawa Senators, dropping their record to 17-9-6, was largely due to missed opportunities, particularly in the second period. The Leafs failed to carry momentum from a win in Columbus to the Battle of Ontario, allowing the Senators to secure a win despite being the worst team in the Eastern Conference.