OTTAWA, ON — Shane Pinto scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the third period and the Ottawa Senators beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 on Saturday night.
Tim Stutzle also scored for the Senators, who had lost two straight — both shutouts. Anton Forsberg finished with 28 saves.
Bobby McMann scored for Toronto, and Joseph Woll had 21 saves. The Maple Leafs lost their second straight.
Pinto gave the Senators the lead with 9:13 remaining as Matthew Highmore’s pass deflected off his knee.
McMann put the Maple Leafs on the scoreboard first, with his 14th of the season 3:46 into the game.
Stutzle tied it with 9:17 left in the opening period, ending Ottawa’s scoring drought at 147:53.
Travis Hamonic returned to the Senators’ lineup after missing 10 games with a lower-body injury.
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 25: Toronto Maple Leafs center Jacob Quillan (61) skates a solo lap before his NHL debut during warm-up National Hockey League action between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators on January 25, 2025, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 25: Ottawa Senators Right Wing Adam Gaudette (81) battles Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Simon Benoit (2) in front of goaltender Joseph Woll (60) during first period National Hockey League action between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators on January 25, 2025, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 25: Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe (22) looks to block a shot during first period National Hockey League action between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators on January 25, 2025, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 25: Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll (60) looks to make a save during first period National Hockey League action between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators on January 25, 2025, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 25: Ottawa Senators Center Tim Stutzle (18) celebrates his goal during first period National Hockey League action between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators on January 25, 2025, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 25: Ottawa Senators Defenceman Travis Hamonic (23) and Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) during second period National Hockey League action between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators on January 25, 2025, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 25: Ottawa Senators Defenceman Thomas Chabot (72) clear the puck pressured by Toronto Maple Leafs center David Kampf (64) during second period National Hockey League action between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators on January 25, 2025, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 25: Ottawa Senators Goalie Anton Forsberg (31) looks to make a save during second period National Hockey League action between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators on January 25, 2025, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 25: Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) battles on a face-off during third period National Hockey League action between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators on January 25, 2025, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 25: Ottawa Senators Center Shane Pinto (12) during three star after National Hockey League action between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators on January 25, 2025, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)