Ottawa explodes midway through 2nd, scores four straight goals. 2 Yashin wins battles against Sundin. Early goals by Sens in 1st and 2nd periods crumble Leafs. Ott. 3, Tor. Toronto's Joseph faces 42 shots.
Senators continue to dominate provincial rivals.
Ott. 5, Tor. Sens score 3 PP goals in 8 tries. Leafs miss another opportunity to make statement against first-round rival. He took a long time getting untracked this season, but once he did, Yashin showed why he can be one of the game's dominant offensive players when he feels like it. The big rangy center led the Senators in scoring and gave them someone who can go the net and not get pushed aside.