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Ottawa Senators Vs Toronto Maple Leafs Playoff Game

OTTAWA, Canada — The Ottawa Senators are set to face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs in game six of the Stanley Cup Playoffs tonight at 7:00 p.m. ET at the Canadian Tire Centre. The Senators aim to tie the series at three games each.

Fans are encouraged to arrive early to support their team. For those without tickets, a watch party will take place in CIBC Red Zone, where a large screen will broadcast the game live.

The Senators head into tonight’s match with confidence following a dominant 4-0 victory over the Maple Leafs. Goaltender Linus Ullmark secured a shutout, making 27 saves. Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stützle, Dylan Cozens, and Thomas Chabot each contributed a goal to the win, bringing the Senators to a 3-2 deficit in the best-of-seven series.

The playoff series began on April 20 in Toronto. The Maple Leafs won the first game 6-2, with goals from Drake Batherson and Ridly Greig for the Senators. Game two saw another Maple Leafs win in a tightly contested overtime match, finishing 3-2. The Senators responded on April 24, but fell short in another overtime battle, losing 3-2 despite scoring by Tkachuk and Claude Giroux.

With their season on the line, the Senators fought hard in game four, taking a 4-3 victory thanks to a game-winning goal from Jake Sanderson, supported by scores from David Perron, Tim Stützle, and Shane Pinto.

Fans will also experience an electrifying atmosphere at the Canadian Tire Centre tonight as the CIBC Red Zone opens at 4:00 p.m. ET, featuring various activities for supporters ahead of the game. Tkachuk and other players will address reporters before the game to share their thoughts on the matchup against the Maple Leafs.