Senators keep the Battle of Ontario alive with 4-0 win over Maple Leafs, who have a 3-2 series lead
TORONTO — Thomas Chabot and Dylan Cozens scored their first postseason goals, and the Ottawa Senators kept the Battle of Ontario going with a 4-0 win Tuesday night over the Toronto Maple Leafs, who have a 3-2 lead in their first-round series.
Tim Stutzle and Brady Tkachuk added empty-netters in the final three minutes.
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