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Sens start with a bang, but fizzle in 5-3 loss to the Leafs

Coming into the season with five straight opening night victories against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Ottawa Senators were feeling good about themselves after the first period. Unfortunately, any good vibes quickly disappeared after a controversial second period, and by the third — players were just going through the motions.

The game couldn’t have started any better, with Brady Tkachuk outmanoeuvring Morgan Rielly and out-battling Cody Ceci for a puck in front of the Leafs net to put the Sens in front just 25 seconds in. Connor Brown got the primary assist for finding Brady from the right side, and Colin White got the helper for the zone entry.