The Toronto Maple Leafs faced yet another playoff disappointment, dropping their 13th consecutive series-clinching game in the Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner era against the Ottawa Senators. The final score of 4-0 was misleading due to empty-net goals, with the game remaining competitive for much of its duration. Key issues included the Leafs' power play failing to capitalize on chances, even registering six shots in a brief opportunity, while allowing Ottawa to score during a shorthanded situation. This pattern raises serious concerns about the team's playoff performance and their inability to finish games effectively.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are 1-13 in series-clinching games in the Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner era, an unheard-of statistic in recent NHL history.
The Leafs lost 4-0 to the Ottawa Senators in Game 5, though the game was closer than the score suggests, with empty-net goals skewing the outcome.
Despite creating opportunities, Toronto couldn't convert, showing that playoff margins are often razor-thin, as demonstrated by their power play struggles.
Game 5 marked another loss for the Leafs, as they failed to score during power plays, raising questions about their playoff performance.
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