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The Toronto Maple Leafs, up 3-2 in the series, are in the third period against the Ottawa Senators in Game 6.
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Sens fans are shellshocked during this TV timeout. No fanfare as the Senators announce a sellout crowd on the jumbotron compared to what we heard moments ago just before the Leafs got a go-ahead goal from Pacioretty.
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That was the first goal for Max Pacioretty since Dec. 20. Massive moment for him and the team.
What a game for Pacioretty, a player many felt might be out of the lineup tonight. Huge goal makes it 3-2.
This third line has finally been good in a game for Leafs.
P3 5:39 – Maple Leafs 3, Senators 2
Max Pacioretty scores from distance. 3-2 Toronto.
Kudos to the game op crew: They played no music during that TV timeout and allowed the fan noise to carry right through. This place is bouncing.
That's another blown third-period lead for the Toronto Maple Leafs in this series. In Games 2 and 3, Toronto had a third period lead before Ottawa tied the game.
They won those two games in overtime. What happens tonight?
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P3 12:40 – Maple Leafs 2, Senators 2
David Perron’s night won’t go understated anymore. He banks the puck off Anthony Stolarz and ties the game just after the Senators’ power play expires. With 7:20 to play, the Sens have tied it
P3 9:37 – Maple Leafs 2, Senators 1
Huge chance for the Senators here: Morgan Rielly takes an interference penalty on Fabian Zetterlund. It's the second PP of the night for Ottawa.
David Perron’s had a few redirects and play breakups through this contest. It won’t get the same glamour as Brady Tkachuk or Tim Stützle. But the eye test says Perron has shown his worth with the little things tonight.
P3 11:38 – Maple Leafs 2, Senators 1
A whole minute for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the offensive zone. Toronto doesn't score but the third line of Max Domi, Pontus Holmberg and Bobby McMann played well hemming Ottawa in their own zone.
And they also drain the clock.
Tim Stützle had a couple of glorious chances in this game early in the third period, ringing the second one off the post. The crowd responds with a "Timmy! Timmy! Timmy!" chant.
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P3 15:30 – Maple Leafs 2, Senators 1
Another dangerous dash from Tim Stützle to the net. Brandon Carlo breaks up the pass to Brady Tkachuk.
Still a one-goal lead for Toronto.
P3 19:08 – Maple Leafs 2, Senators 1
One minute into the third period and Brady Tkachuk hits the post on a shot off the deflection from Tim Stützle. Thomas Chabot fires a shot on target and Anthony Stolarz makes the save.
P3 20:00 – Maple Leafs 2, Senators 1
The third period begins from the Canadian Tire Centre.
Not long now until puck drop of the third period.
How are you feeling, Leaf fans? Stressed? Relaxed?
Huge third period upcoming, clinging to a one-goal lead. Win and a second-round series against the Florida Panthers awaits.
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Craig Berube's bet on Max Pacioretty is paying off so far. Pacioretty forced the turnover by Nick Jensen that spurred William Nylander's 2-0 goal and has thrown six hits through two periods. And after a so-so start, that line carved out plenty of offensive zone time. Expected goals for the trio of Pacioretty, Nylander, and John Tavares: 71 percent.
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The series hangs in the balance with 20 minutes remaining in regulation and Toronto leading 2-1. With pucks bouncing all over on choppy ice and both teams having some skittish puck-handling moments already, the possibility of something chaotic happening in the third period can't be ruled out.
