Senators secure 3-2 win over Maple Leafs in season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 2:12 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
The Ottawa Senators opened their season with a 3-2 victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night in Toronto. Stephen Halliday scored the decisive goal at 9:46 of the third period. Thomas Chabot contributed a goal and an assist in his first game as captain. The Senators responded well after trading goals with the Maple Leafs, as Chabot opened the scoring, followed by goals from Auston Matthews and Kirill Marchenko for Toronto. Ottawa's Michael Amadio tied the game before Halliday took the lead. The Senators will face the Boston Bruins next, while the Maple Leafs are set to host the Nashville Predators.
- •Stephen Halliday scores the winner for Ottawa
- •Thomas Chabot scores and assists in first game as captain
- •Auston Matthews and Kirill Marchenko score for Toronto
- •Senators next play the Bruins; Maple Leafs host the Predators
- •Linus Ullmark makes 27 saves for Ottawa
- 2:12 AMYahoo Sports — Senators open season with a 3-2 victory over the Maple Leafs
"TORONTO (AP) — Stephen Halliday broke a tie at 9:46 of the third period, Linus Ullmark made 27 saves and the Ottawa Senators opened the season with a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night.Thomas Chabot had a goal and an assist in his first game as captain, and Michael Amadio provided the rest of the offense for Ottawa.
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