One big key to the Senators’ emerging victorious over Toronto was Pinto’s play against Leafs superstar Auston Matthews. Pinto played over 13 minutes against Matthews at five-on-five, according to Natural Stat Trick. Matthews played 22:47 but had just one shot in the loss, snapping his five-game points streak.
Shane Pinto scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the third period and the Ottawa Senators beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1.
Alex Ovechkin moved within 19 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, scoring on a late power play in the Washington Capitals’ 5-4 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.
The Senators found a way to win a spirited Battle of Ontario despite only scoring two goals. How? One reason: Shane Pinto shut down Auston Matthews while potting the game-winner.
Anton Forsberg finished with 28 saves ... after missing 10 games with a lower-body injury. Ottawa Senators' Shane Pinto celebrates his goal on Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll during ...