"which ended with Troy Stecher imploring a raucous Scotiabank Arena crowd to get even louder. "It's a playoff game," Domi said post-game. "I know we've been talking about it quite a bit lately but every game from here on out is going to be like a playoff game. That's how you gotta treat it. So everyone was battling, everyone was competing every shift and that's what we needed to do.""
"Toronto eliminated Ottawa in six games last season, and it's clear that there's some bad blood between the teams. "They have some serious talent. When teams like that go head-to-head, especially when you're a couple hours down the road and they're ahead of us, we're trying to claw back in here and every game is going to feel like that now.""
Max Domi recorded three assists as Toronto defeated Ottawa 7-5. Domi emphasized that every game must be treated like a playoff game, with everyone battling and competing on every shift. The rivalry intensified after Toronto eliminated Ottawa in six games last season, and Domi noted Ottawa's talent and the proximity fueling competitive games. The Maple Leafs started strong and showcased an improved power play, but Ottawa rallied in the third to cut the lead to 6-5 before John Tavares sealed the win with an empty-net goal. Toronto identified third-period play as an area for improvement before a quick turnaround versus Detroit.
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