Toronto Maple Leafs at Ottawa Senators
NHL game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Ottawa Senators on Mar 21, 2026. Final score: Toronto Maple Leafs 2, Ottawa Senators 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Venue | Canadian Tire Centre |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 2 |
| Ottawa Senators score | 5 |
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 | Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 18:13 | 0.05 | 3.13 |
| 2nd | Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 2 | 5 | 19:51 | 0.24 | 3.01 |
| 3rd | Claude Giroux | R | 1 | 0 | 7 | 13:13 | 0.52 | 1.96 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Toronto Maple Leafs–Ottawa Senators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 14:58 | OTT | Tim Stützle | Thomas Chabot, Drake Batherson | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 09:09 | OTT | Claude Giroux | Tyler Kleven, Jordan Spence | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 17:53 | OTT | Warren Foegele | — | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 18:14 | TOR | John Tavares | Easton Cowan, Brandon Carlo | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 04:52 | TOR | Easton Cowan | Simon Benoit, William Nylander | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 09:41 | OTT | Michael Amadio | Jordan Spence, Shane Pinto | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 13:11 | OTT | Ridly Greig | Dylan Cozens, Tyler Kleven | 5v5 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Ottawa Senators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 14 | 43 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.86 | 4.58 |
| High-danger shots | 8 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 32.1% | 67.9% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 44.1% | 55.9% |
| Hits | 17 | 22 |
| Blocks | 6 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 10 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easton Cowan | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18:04 | 0.36 | 1.22 |
| John Tavares | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:55 | 0.29 | 1.17 |
| William Nylander | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:47 | 0.17 | 0.89 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:18 | 0.00 | -0.11 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:30 | 0.00 | -0.18 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:12 | 0.06 | -0.37 |
| Dakota Joshua | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:47 | 0.06 | -0.38 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:37 | 0.20 | -0.61 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:54 | 0.00 | -0.62 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:24 | 0.00 | -0.71 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:25 | 0.11 | -0.73 |
| Bo Groulx | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:37 | 0.23 | -0.75 |
| Jacob Quillan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:16 | 0.00 | -0.76 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:19 | 0.05 | -0.80 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:30 | 0.07 | -0.85 |
| Philippe Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:09 | 0.00 | -0.95 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:36 | 0.00 | -1.00 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:20 | 0.04 | -1.22 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18:13 | 0.05 | 3.13 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 19:51 | 0.24 | 3.01 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 13:13 | 0.52 | 1.96 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:25 | 0.48 | 1.69 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:43 | 0.31 | 1.69 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:59 | 0.48 | 1.44 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 28:36 | 0.10 | 1.43 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:27 | 0.02 | 1.23 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:04 | 0.24 | 1.01 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:59 | 0.14 | 0.95 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:41 | 0.39 | 0.78 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:31 | 0.40 | 0.76 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:20 | 0.04 | 0.74 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:07 | 0.43 | 0.67 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:36 | 0.30 | 0.57 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:07 | 0.03 | 0.32 |
| Dennis Gilbert | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:17 | 0.00 | 0.16 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:51 | 0.11 | -0.00 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Woll | Toronto Maple Leafs | 39 | 44 | 88.4% | -0.88 | L |
| Linus Ullmark | Ottawa Senators | 12 | 14 | 85.7% | -0.36 | W |
Analysis
The Ottawa Senators defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5–2 on Mar 21, 2026.
Ottawa Senators generated 4.58 expected goals to Toronto Maple Leafs's 1.86 — the run of play matched the result, with Ottawa Senators earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Tyler Kleven led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.13 on 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Toronto Maple Leafs vs Ottawa Senators game?
The Ottawa Senators beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5–2 on Mar 21, 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 — Tyler Kleven led all skaters at 3.13, on 0G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Ottawa Senators generated 4.58 expected goals and Toronto Maple Leafs generated 1.86, so Ottawa Senators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Toronto Maple Leafs put 14 shots on goal and Ottawa Senators put 43. High-danger chances went 8 to 16.
How did the goaltenders play?
Joseph Woll stopped 39 of 44 (-0.88 goals saved above expected); Linus Ullmark stopped 12 of 14 (-0.36 goals saved above expected).