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The Toronto Maple Leafs and the Ottawa Senators are tied and heading to overtime in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series.
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A failed handoff between Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Max Domi leads to the game-tying goal for the Senators with just over five minutes left in the third.
A 2-0 first-period lead melts away.
The Leafs need a goal in OT to avoid a huge letdown in Game 2.
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Overtime in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is just like a regular period of hockey. It's five-on-five play (barring penalties) and the period is 20 minutes or until someone scores.
It could be quick or we could be here awhile. Strap in, hockey fans.
Shots:
Ottawa: 27
Toronto: 19
Hits:
Ottawa: 41
Toronto: 25
PIM:
Ottawa: 4
Toronto: 8
Faceoff%:
Ottawa: 48.1 percent
Toronto: 51.9 percent
Faceoffs won:
Ottawa: 25
Toronto: 27
Blocked shots:
Ottawa: 5
Toronto: 30
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P3 0:00 – Senators 2, Maple Leafs 2
After 60 minutes, the Senators and Maple Leafs are deadlocked at two. End to end action as both teams have chances to break the tie.
It's the sixth Battle of Ontario playoff game decided by overtime.
P3 1:26 – Senators 2, Maple Leafs 2
Tim Stützle had a wide-open net and couldn't cash in the goal. Then, Dylan Cozens has a quick wrist shot with a glove save from Anthony Stolarz.
So no delay of game penalty for Ottawa. Under three to play, it's a tied 2-2.
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P3 2:43 – Senators 2, Maple Leafs 2
The referees are reviewing a potential delay of game penalty for Ottawa. That would give the lethal Maple Leafs powerplay a chance to score before regulation ends.
P3 3:00 – Senators 2, Maple Leafs 2
Oh my goodness! Matthew Knies nearly gets the go-ahead goal. But the game remains tied.
P3 5:13 – Senators 2, Maple Leafs 2
The first shot of the period for Ottawa results in a goal. Adam Gaudette's tip leads to the tying goal.
Five minutes left in the period. Here we go.
P3 7:18 – Maple Leafs 2, Senators 1
Anthony Stolarz was awfully close to turning the puck over to Ridly Greig for the tying goal. Instead, a safe clear.
P3 7:41 – Maple Leafs 2, Senators 1
At the under 10 TV timeout, the Maple Leafs hold a one-goal lead over the Senators. This is gut-check time in Game 2.
Toronto's defense is much improved and doesn't give up a lot of leads. Ottawa will battle to the end.
How are you feeling, Leafs fans? Nervous?
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P3 10:14 – Maple Leafs 2, Senators
The Maple Leafs survive an onslaught of offensive pressure from Ottawa. Toronto was in its own zone for 48 seconds but didn't give up a goal.
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P3 13:59 – Maple Leafs 2, Senators 1
At the first TV timeout of the third period, the Maple Leafs still have a one-goal lead. Both teams with chances in this third period but no goals so far.
The tension rises.
P3 17:30 – Maple Leafs 2, Senators 1
John Tavares gets a breakaway. Jake Sanderson with tremendous back checking to prevent a goal with the poke check.
Still a one-goal lead for Toronto. Wild third period so far.
P3 18:21 – Maple Leafs 2, Senators 1
Thomas Chabot's stick catches Mitch Marner in the nose as he attempts to clear the puck. The referees deemed it was a follow through and no penalty.
Big break for Ottawa. How does Toronto respond?
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P3 20:00 – Maple Leafs 2, Senators 1
The third period is underway from Scotiabank Arena. Leafs up one with 20 minutes to go. They are 35-1-1 leading after two periods.
Can Toronto hold on or will Ottawa tie this game?
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Toronto needs to play more in Ottawa's end in the third period. Too much time spent in their own zone
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The Senators play their best period of the series so far. Holding the Leafs without a shot over the last half of the second period + getting a big goal from their captain.
40 minutes in the books and everything's still up in the air as we enter the third.
