• HOME
  • NHL Teams
    • North Division
      • Calgary Flames
      • Edmonton Oilers
      • Montreal Canadiens
      • Ottawa Senators
      • Toronto Maple Leafs
      • Vancouver Canucks
      • Winnipeg Jets
    • East Division
      • Boston Bruins
      • Buffalo Sabres
      • New Jersey Devils
      • New York Islanders
      • New York Rangers
      • Philadelphia Flyers
      • Pittsburgh Penguins
      • Washington Capitals
    • Central Division
      • Carolina Hurricanes
      • Chicago Blackhawks
      • Columbus Blue Jackets
      • Dallas Stars
      • Detroit Red Wings
      • Florida Panthers
      • Nashville Predators
      • Tampa Bay Lightning
    • West Division
      • Anaheim Ducks
      • Arizona Coyotes
      • Colorado Avalanche
      • Los Angeles Kings
      • Minnesota Wild
      • San Jose Sharks
      • Seattle Kraken
      • St. Louis Blues
      • Vegas Golden Knights
  • Headlines
  • NHL Rumors
  • NHL Prospects
  • World Juniors
  • Archives
  • Podcast Network
  • More…
    • CHL
      • Ontario Hockey League
      • Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
      • Western Hockey League
    • Columns
    • Women’s Hockey
    • Other Leagues
    • NHL Entry Draft
    • Books
    • NHL History
  • Log in
The Hockey Writers
  • Site Index
  • NHL Salary Caps
  • Hockey 101: A Beginner’s Guide
  • Join Our Team
  • Free Newsletter
  • Store
  • Log in
The Hockey Writers
  • HOME
  • NHL Teams
    • North Division
      • Calgary Flames
      • Edmonton Oilers
      • Montreal Canadiens
      • Ottawa Senators
      • Toronto Maple Leafs
      • Vancouver Canucks
      • Winnipeg Jets
    • East Division
      • Boston Bruins
      • Buffalo Sabres
      • New Jersey Devils
      • New York Islanders
      • New York Rangers
      • Philadelphia Flyers
      • Pittsburgh Penguins
      • Washington Capitals
    • Central Division
      • Carolina Hurricanes
      • Chicago Blackhawks
      • Columbus Blue Jackets
      • Dallas Stars
      • Detroit Red Wings
      • Florida Panthers
      • Nashville Predators
      • Tampa Bay Lightning
    • West Division
      • Anaheim Ducks
      • Arizona Coyotes
      • Colorado Avalanche
      • Los Angeles Kings
      • Minnesota Wild
      • San Jose Sharks
      • Seattle Kraken
      • St. Louis Blues
      • Vegas Golden Knights
  • Headlines
  • NHL Rumors
  • NHL Prospects
  • World Juniors
  • Archives
  • Podcast Network
  • More…
    • CHL
      • Ontario Hockey League
      • Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
      • Western Hockey League
    • Columns
    • Women’s Hockey
    • Other Leagues
    • NHL Entry Draft
    • Books
    • NHL History
Home
Ottawa Senators

Recap: Maple Leafs Beat Senators 4-2, Jump Ahead Into Playoff Spot

By Jesse Zhang January 14th, 2017

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp

The Ottawa Senators and the Toronto Maple Leafs resumed their rivalry on a night with plenty on the line. A significant game for both teams, it was a four-point night as they battle for final playoff spot in the Atlantic Division. Nazem Kadri led the Maple Leafs’ offence while Curtis McElhinney stood out in his debut with the team. The Leafs now sit third in the division and in the playoffs, while the Senators are now on the outside looking in.

First Period

The game began with a high level of pace, yet both teams maintained solid structure. Although both teams worked to get their scoring chances, they also did well in protecting the middle of their zones.

The Maple Leafs’ power-play scored the first goal of the game through a basic, yet effective plan. Putting the puck on the net and the forwards crashing towards it allowed Kadri to poke the puck through Mike Condon’s legs.

http://gty.im/614949842

The Senators worked hard to tie the game up as they got a good chance soon after. Kyle Turris delivered a quick pass onto Ryan Dzingel’s stick that deflected the puck on net. McElhinney shot out his right leg to stop the deflection and stretched out to cover the puck.

Mark Stone did what he does best, as a couple of times he took the puck away from a Leafs player, converting those steals into good shots on goal.

The Leafs had the possession advantage late in the period, but Ottawa stayed strong positionally to prevent most of their shots from making it through.

Second Period

Toronto continued playing with the momentum; they were the team to spend more time on offence to start the second. Tyler Bozak took advantage of a Senators’ turnover when Bobby Ryan’s pass bounced off Mitch Marner. Bozak took the loose puck and shot it cleanly through Condon to extend the lead 2-0.

Dion Phaneuf struck against his former team, as his point shot was going wide, but it deflected off Jake Gardiner and past McElhinney. The Senators were rewarded for their strong faceoff performance on the night, as they won 73% of them at that point.

That goal gave the Senators a spring in their step, but the Leafs were able to keep up. A pass by Ryan would find Dzingel in the slot, but a quick reaction by McElhinney sliding across the crease stopped the one-time shot.

Kyle Turris found an opening through McElhinney from a sharp angle, and he shot the puck top corner short side to tie the game 2-2.

Third Period

Kadri put the Leafs back in the lead as he fought for the puck against two Senators defenders in front. Kadri slapped the puck past them and over Condon’s shoulder.

Mike Hoffman got a great chance on the power-play as he stationed himself in his usual scoring area. McElhinney made his best save of the night, sliding across his net to stop the one-time shot in tight.

Erik Karlsson also came close to tying the game, as his simple wrist shot from the point made it through bodies in front. The puck bounced off the inside of the crossbar and came cleanly out. The Leafs made that attempt costly, as Matthews won the faceoff to himself and made a pass to Connor Brown who shot it past Condon to make the game 4-2.

The Senators pushed hard to find some offence, but the Maple Leafs were strong in keeping the opposition to the outside.


Scoring Summary

First Period

TOR – Nazem Kadri (17) PPG assisted by James van Riemsdyk (20) & Tyler Bozak (18)

Second Period

TOR – Tyler Bozak (10) assisted by Mitch Marner (25)

OTT – Dion Phaneuf (6) assisted by Mike Hoffman (17) & Erik Karlsson (28)

OTT – Kyle Turris (15) assisted by Bobby Ryan (8) & Ryan Dzingel (13)

Third Period

TOR – Nazem Kadri (18) assisted by William Nylander (19) & Matt Hunwick (10)

TOR – Connor Brown (11) assisted by Auston Matthews (16)

THW Three Stars

First: Nazem Kadri (2 goals)

Second: Curtis McElhinney (.946 SV%)

Third: Tyler Bozak (1 goal, 1 assist)


NEXT UP

Ottawa Senators at St. Louis Blues

Scottrade Center – 8 p.m. EST on Tuesday, January 17

Broadcast channels: FS-MW & TSN5

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Buffalo Sabres

Air Canada Centre – 7:30 p.m. EST on Tuesday, January 17

Broadcast channels: SNO & MSG-B

  • Tags
  • Curtis McElhinney
  • Nazem Kadri
  • Top Story
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp

Get theScore App Now!
Recent Posts
Jan 27th 5:45 PM
New York Rangers

Rangers Goaltending Struggles Show Georgiev Is Best Option

Jan 27th 5:30 PM
Column

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Holl, Andersen, Marner, Matthews & Woll

Jan 27th 5:20 PM
New York Islanders

Islanders Season Ticket Sales at UBS Arena Exceeding Expectations

Jan 27th 5:10 PM
Edmonton Oilers

4 Ups and 4 Downs Eight Games Into Oilers 2020-21 NHL Season

Jan 27th 4:35 PM
Column

Blues Weekly: Standout Performances Highlight .500 Week

Jan 27th 4:15 PM
Arizona Coyotes

Soup To Nuts, Coyotes Make Moves To Improve On All Levels

Jan 27th 4:05 PM
Commentary

3 Stars That Could Be Traded in the Wake of the Laine/Dubois Deal

Jan 27th 3:55 PM
Editor's Choice

3 Best Edmonton Oilers to Never Win a Stanley Cup

Jan 27th 3:45 PM
Fantasy

Kings’ 5 Most Valuable Players for Fantasy Hockey

Jan 27th 3:35 PM
Columbus Blue Jackets

Why Burke Anticipates the Tortorella, Laine Relationship Will Be ‘Just Fine’ [Video]

Editor’s Picks
Wayne Gretzky - The Great One's 10 Most Unbreakable Records

Wayne Gretzky - The Great One's 10 Most Unbreakable Records

Test Your Wayne Gretzky Knowledge With Our Quiz

Test Your Wayne Gretzky Knowledge With Our Quiz

Masthead

Newsletters

RSS Feeds

Privacy Statement

Contact Us

About THW…

Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Updated daily with news and features from over 130 writers worldwide. Over 2 million monthly readers now come to THW for their hockey fix.

© The Hockey Writers 2020. All rights reserved.
logo
  • HOME
  • Hockey Headlines
  • NHL Rumors
  • North Division
    • Calgary Flames
    • Edmonton Oilers
    • Montreal Canadiens
    • Ottawa Senators
    • Toronto Maple Leafs
    • Vancouver Canucks
    • Winnipeg Jets
  • East Division
    • Boston Bruins
    • Buffalo Sabres
    • New Jersey Devils
    • New York Islanders
    • New York Rangers
    • Philadelphia Flyers
    • Pittsburgh Penguins
    • Washington Capitals
  • Central Division
    • Carolina Hurricanes
    • Chicago Blackhawks
    • Columbus Blue Jackets
    • Dallas Stars
    • Detroit Red Wings
    • Florida Panthers
    • Nashville Predators
    • Tampa Bay Lightning
  • West Division
    • Anaheim Ducks
    • Arizona Coyotes
    • Colorado Avalanche
    • Los Angeles Kings
    • Minnesota Wild
    • San Jose Sharks
    • Seattle Kraken
    • St Louis Blues
    • Vegas Golden Knights
  • World Juniors
  • CHL
    • Ontario Hockey League
    • Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
    • Western Hockey League
  • THW Podcast Network
  • Store
  • FREE Newsletter
  • Search THW
  • More…
    • Join Our Team
    • The THW Archives
    • Prospects
    • The Goalie Page
    • NHL Salary Cap Information