With the series lead now trimmed to 3-2, the focus postgame was on the underperformance of Toronto’s biggest names, namely team captain Auston Matthews and his star winger, Mitch Marner. Leafs head coach Craig Berube offered a direct critique of his top line, which features Matthews, Marner, and Matthew Knies.

After a rest day on Monday, Auston Matthews stepped onto the ice before the Toronto Maple Leafs' optional morning skate ahead of Game 5 against the Ottawa Senators.

Leaders of the Toronto Maple Leafs opened up on losing yet another series-clinching game against the Ottawa Senators last night. Yesterday, the Toronto Maple Leafs had an opportunity to become the first team in the NHL to confirm its ticket to the second round of the playoffs,