Leafs are on rare ice with a 2-0 series lead, something they haven't done in over two decades.They've never lost a best of seven series after going up 2-0 at home.
Max Domi scored the OT winner, putting himself and dad Tie in rare company.
They became the fifth father-son duo in NHL history to score a playoff game-winning goal with the same franchise, joining Butch and Pierre Bouchard (MTL), Ken Hodge Sr. and Ken Hodge Jr. (BOS), Greg and Ryan Malone (PIT) as well as Peter and Paul Stastny (COL/QUE).
Ottawa is a different beast when they play at home, one of the best home records in the NHL. The Leafs had the second best road record during the 2024-25 regular season.
Senators are 6-0-1 in their last 7 games in Ottawa. Outscoring their opponent 28-15. Leafs ended the season with three straight road wins, 4 goals for in each game.Overall, the Leafs are riding a 7 game win streak.
Speaking of 7, I think that's how many times Brady Tkachuk said they're not going to panic being down 2-0. Panic is one thing, but definitely desperate for a win. Which is another form of the panic button.
Auston Matthews likes paying a visit to the nations capital. 11 goals in 18 career games in Ottawa.It's been 8 years since the Senators had a home playoff game. Canadian Tire Centre will be jumping on Thursday evening. Let's see what the atmosphere is like at games end.
Be back Thursday morning to set up the game.
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