The teams needed extra time for the third straight game, with Ottawa finally breaking through after 3-2 overtime losses in Games 2 and 3.

After facing three consecutive defeats, the Ottawa Senators finally secured a crucial Game 4 victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs on April 27, 2025, marking their first playoff win in eight years.

Jake Sanderson’s overtime goal at 17:42 of the extra period gave the Senators a 4-3 victory, staving off elimination and forcing a Game 5 in Toronto on Tuesday. Sanderson played a key role, contributing both a goal and an assist for the Sens, who were outshot 35-22.