- Jaxon Cover (32nd overall, 2026 NHL Draft) scored the game-winning goal in overtime to lift Ottawa past Toronto 4-3 in the opening game of the 2026 Prospect Tournament
- Toronto mounted a third-period comeback from a 2-1 deficit, with goals from Luke Haymes and Borya Valis giving the Leafs a 3-2 lead before Ottawa forced overtime
- Timofei Obvintsev made a crucial save on a 3-on-0 rush by Djibril Touré in the third period that sparked Toronto’s momentum swing
- The divisional matchup featured spirited play including a first-period fight between Blake Smith and Touré, plus a second-period takedown by Landon Sim
- Ottawa controlled possession for much of the game, with Kasper Halttunen and Landen Hookey also finding the back of the net for the Senators
- Toronto will face the Winnipeg Jets next on Sunday at 1 PM ET to conclude tournament play
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