Senators Beat Maple Leafs 5-2 on Batherson, Cozens Goals

TORONTO - Drake Batherson and Dylan Cozens each scored two goals to lead the Ottawa Senators to a 5-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night at Scotiabank Arena.

The win improved Ottawa's record to 29-22-8, while Toronto fell to 27-24-9 with its third consecutive loss. The game marked the Maple Leafs' first home contest since the Olympic break, where several players from both teams competed internationally.

Morgan Rielly opened the scoring for Toronto less than three minutes into the first period with his eighth goal of the season, assisted by captain Auston Matthews. The Senators responded forcefully, registering the next 19 shots on goal and building a lead through the second period. Thomas Chabot scored first for Ottawa, followed by Batherson's initial tally, giving the visitors a 2-1 advantage midway through the frame.

William Nylander pulled Toronto within one at 3-2 shortly after, but Batherson replied less than two minutes later with his second goal. The Maple Leafs challenged the play for offside, but the call stood. Cozens then added his second goal on the ensuing power play, forcing Toronto goalie Joseph Woll from the net after he allowed five goals on...