SENS WIN CHABOT’S FIRST GAME AS CAPTAIN

The Ottawa Senators defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 in their regular season opener, marking Thomas Chabot's debut as team captain. Chabot led the team with a goal, an assist, and over 27 minutes of ice time after defenseman Jake Sanderson exited the contest due to an injury in the first period. Ottawa took an early lead through Chabot before Toronto replied with goals, including one from Kirill Marchenko.

Michael Amadio tied the contest 2-2 off a pass from Tim Stützle following a key save by goaltender Linus Ullmark. Stephen Halliday scored the go-ahead goal just after a power play expired in the third period to secure the victory for Ottawa. Ullmark anchored the Senators in net as Ottawa defended a late push by Toronto to seal the regulation win.