In Ottawa, the Toronto Maple Leafs continued to have problems, but found a way to win on Thursday night.
Justin Holl struck for the game-winner with 18 seconds left in extra time to give the Leafs a 3-2 win.
“I don’t remember what exactly what occurred, but I do remember the kick save and taking it hard to the net, and he was able to make a hard play to the net and get the goalie a little bit out of position, I think,” Holl said. “Then ‘Mitchy’ found it and found me perfectly in the slot and I was able to bury it, which was nice.”
Jack Campbell made 29 saves in the win.
Alex Formenton and Connor Brown scored for the Senators.
“I feel bad about those two goals,” Campbell said. “I don’t want to kill the momentum, and we played so well. I know those types of goals just can’t go in.”
Ilya Mikheyev and Jason Spezza scored for Toronto in regulation.
“Obviously, good memories for me coming back here, but it’s been a while since I’ve played here,” Spezza said. “I don’t know if it’s the same to get fired up here. There’s not many guys here or there’s nobody here that I played with. But obviously good feels just driving around the city, coming in with the bus and seeing all the landmarks, it brings back good memories of playing here. A special city for me. This place holds a special place in my heart, but just worried about winning games at this point.”
The Leafs have won two straight.
“When I came up here I wanted to be hard on the forecheck, using my speed, and also contributing offensively,” Formenton said.”My main focus right now is my defensive game and making sure pucks are getting out, as a winger.”
Anton Forsberg made 38 saves in his debut with the Senators.
“He was unbelievable,” Senators head coach DJ Smith said. “I would’ve liked to have gotten him a win here tonight. He gave us every opportunity to win this game. … The goals that go in, I don’t know if he ever could’ve stopped them.”
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