Senators Can’t Keep it Together in the Third Period, Lose 2-1 to Maple Leafs

Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty ImagesAll losses are frustrating. Especially ones to the Maple Leafs.

In spite of that, however, tonight’s 2-1 loss was a step in the right direction for the young team. What they lacked tonight, we can expect to come in due time. And until that happens, we can always laugh at the Leafs blowing a 5-1 lead in the span of twenty minutes and ten seconds.

The Senators had clearly gained loads of confidence from that win, as they looked extremely competent on defense early on, and throughout the first period. They made very few turnovers, and when they did, they were desperate and retrieved the puck without giving up a quality chance. On the other end of the ice,…