A quick response turned Tim Stutz’s opening goal into only a brief Ottawa lead. The Toronto Maple Leafs scored six times against the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Arena, with Austin Matthews providing the final goal shown in the highlights to make it 6-1.
The game was a preseason meeting, and the highlights offered a look at players competing for opportunities as camp continued. The transcript does not assign its plays to specific periods, so the game’s shape is clearest through its recorded turning points: Stutz’s individual finish, Toronto’s immediate answer, and a later Matthews goal that set the final margin.
How the Game Played Out
The highlights open with Toronto attacking through Morgan Riley, who fired a shot that produced a rebound in front. The puck bounced away from Matthews, and Ottawa moved the other way with pressure. Toronto’s defense recovered as Radish tracked back and made a play to his partner; another shot from Stetcher later missed. Those early sequences showed both teams finding chances before the scoring breakthrough.
Stutz created that breakthrough with a rush to the net. He took a few quick strides, got past a missed poke check and finished with a move that left the Toronto defender unable to take him away. The transcript identifies the scorer as Tim Stutz and describes the play as a showcase of his first step and skill in a game with good tempo.
Toronto answered quickly. A chance developed at the net, where a second effort was finished by McCain, bringing the Leafs back level in the sequence described. Tavares was credited in the commentary with starting the play, while Ross Levik added pressure around the net. The highlights later show Toronto extending its advantage, though the supplied transcript does not give a complete, period-by-period scoring breakdown or identify every scorer.
Ottawa had a chance to respond during a later stretch that included a rebound off the post. The goalie made a stop and recovered across the crease to deal with the follow-up, keeping the puck out. Toronto then continued to threaten. Matthews scored to make it 6-1, using a brief hesitation to move the defender’s stick before shooting. The commentary called it a vintage finish and noted that earlier chances like that had gone wide. The clip closes with Toronto fans pleased with what they saw.
What the Result Means
The 6-1 final gives Toronto a decisive result in this preseason matchup, but it is not a regular-season standings result. The commentary framed the game as useful preparation against a strong opponent and pointed to the competition for roster spots during camp. Stutz’s rush and Matthews’ finish supplied two distinct examples of individual skill, while Toronto’s quick response after Ottawa scored changed the early direction of the game.
The available account does not establish a broader season trajectory for either club, and the final score alone cannot do that. What it does show is Toronto converting pressure into a wide margin and Ottawa producing an early goal before the Leafs took control. Both teams can carry those observations into their remaining preseason evaluations.
Watch the Highlights
Watch the official NHL highlight video for the recorded chances, Stutz’s goal, Toronto’s response and Matthews’ finish. The clip captures the scoring highlights and the net-front sequences that helped shape the 6-1 result.
Final Score: Toronto Maple Leafs 6, Ottawa Senators 1.
Final Score: Toronto Maple Leafs 6, Ottawa Senators 1.
Source: NHL.com game data + NHL highlight transcript