Ottawa Senators at Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Feb 28, 2026. Final score: Ottawa Senators 5, Toronto Maple Leafs 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2026 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena |
| Ottawa Senators score | 5 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 2 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Dylan Cozens | C | 2 | 1 | 4 | 16:23 | 0.32 | 2.29 |
| 2nd | Drake Batherson | R | 2 | 0 | 5 | 17:46 | 0.43 | 1.55 |
| 3rd | Thomas Chabot | D | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:54 | 0.12 | 1.44 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Ottawa Senators–Toronto Maple Leafs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:52 | TOR | Morgan Rielly | Auston Matthews, Jake McCabe | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 10:59 | OTT | Thomas Chabot | Brady Tkachuk, Dylan Cozens | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 03:03 | OTT | Dylan Cozens | Thomas Chabot, Fabian Zetterlund | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 13:05 | OTT | Drake Batherson | — | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 13:56 | TOR | William Nylander | Scott Laughton, Matias Maccelli | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 15:15 | OTT | Drake Batherson | — | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 2nd 16:06 | OTT | Dylan Cozens | Tim Stützle, Jake Sanderson | 4v5 | 5–2 |
Team Comparison
| Ottawa Senators | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 40 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.84 | 2.31 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 3 |
| Corsi % | 63.2% | 36.8% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 49.0% | 51.0% |
| Hits | 27 | 24 |
| Blocks | 6 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 5 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Cozens | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 16:23 | 0.32 | 2.29 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 17:46 | 0.43 | 1.55 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 21:54 | 0.12 | 1.44 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:31 | 0.16 | 0.84 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 15:37 | 0.42 | 0.79 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:14 | 0.20 | 0.79 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:12 | 0.07 | 0.64 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:23 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:00 | 0.58 | 0.10 |
| Stephen Halliday | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:06 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:22 | 0.16 | 0.05 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:34 | 0.54 | 0.00 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:15 | 0.28 | 0.00 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:46 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:38 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:46 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:43 | 0.19 | -0.20 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:50 | 0.02 | -0.48 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rielly | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:01 | 0.10 | 0.80 |
| William Nylander | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:37 | 1.23 | 0.75 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:55 | 0.20 | 0.74 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:48 | 0.02 | 0.59 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:47 | 0.01 | 0.59 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:13 | 0.01 | 0.36 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:51 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Dakota Joshua | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:00 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:07 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:27 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:00 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:53 | 0.34 | 0.05 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:42 | 0.14 | 0.05 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:48 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:34 | 0.22 | 0.00 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:08 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:37 | 0.04 | -0.05 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:57 | 0.03 | -0.65 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | Ottawa Senators | 21 | 23 | 91.3% | -0.25 | W |
| Joseph Woll | Toronto Maple Leafs | 23 | 28 | 82.1% | 2.61 | L |
| Anthony Stolarz | Toronto Maple Leafs | 12 | 12 | 100.0% | 1.28 |
Analysis
The Ottawa Senators defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5–2 on Feb 28, 2026.
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.31 expected goals to Ottawa Senators's 3.84 — the run of play matched the result, with Ottawa Senators earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Dylan Cozens led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.29 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Joseph Woll stopped 23 of 28, worth 2.61 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Ottawa Senators vs Toronto Maple Leafs game?
The Ottawa Senators beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5–2 on Feb 28, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Ottawa Senators 5, Toronto Maple Leafs 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Dylan Cozens led all skaters at 2.29, on 2G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.31 expected goals and Ottawa Senators generated 3.84, so Ottawa Senators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Ottawa Senators put 40 shots on goal and Toronto Maple Leafs put 23. High-danger chances went 11 to 3.
How did the goaltenders play?
Linus Ullmark stopped 21 of 23 (-0.25 goals saved above expected); Joseph Woll stopped 23 of 28 (2.61 goals saved above expected).