標籤: postgame

Talk about an impressive performance. The Senators controlled tonight’s game against the Maple Leafs from start to finish. There was a short burst of energy from the Leafs to end the second and start the third, but other than that, it was all Senators. For the third consecutive time this season, he managed to score five goals against the Leafs. The last two have been 5-2 wins. Let’s get into the details.

READ MORE: Checking out Senators’ top prospect Carter Yakemchuk

shot dominance by senators

The Senators won the shot battle in all three periods tonight. The first period was the closest at 9-6. There was no competition in the next two periods. The Senators outscored the Maple Leafs 19–5 in the second and 15–3 in the third. Add it all up and the final shot count was 43 for the Sens, 14 for the Leafs.

It wasn’t just the number of shots, the Sens dominated the Leafs the entire game. Ridley Gregg had a goal called back due to a high stick. The Sens had another finish in net that was ruled out for Tim Stützle’s goalie interference penalty. Michael Amadio hit a post, Brady Tkachuk missed a partially empty net high, the list goes on. The Sens also seemed to be strategic with their shots – three times he hit Leafs goaltender Josef Woll straight in the head.

Claude Giroux’s big game

After the Senators beat the Ducks 2-0 last weekend, I mentioned that Giroux was out cold. He then picked up an assist the next night against the Sharks, followed by another assist against the Capitals in the next game. After being held off the scoresheet in the last game, Giroux was able to end his 13 game goalless drought tonight.

It’s clear that Giroux’s usage is decreasing as the year goes on. He has averaged only 13:55 per game in the month of March. However, he still has the smarts and competitive edge to make a difference. Tonight, to lead the way with goals, he had seven shots, two hits, added two takeaways and won 75% of his faceoffs.

additional comments

The only two Senators to score multiple points tonight were both defensemen – Tyler Kleven and Jordan Spence, who each had two assists. How about Warren Foegele with his third goal and fourth point in the last four games. Talk about how to fit in well with their new team. Michael Amadio is a very hard-working, strong defensive player. As far as his weaknesses go, he doesn’t have the best finish. They missed some great chances tonight but managed to score a big one in the third half to make the score 4-2. Next up for the Sens is a road game against the Rangers on Monday.

Danny was born and raised in Ottawa and still lives in that city. He has followed… more about Danny McCloskey

Coby White made an emotional return to the United Center, this time as a member of the Charlotte Hornets. His new team scored a big win over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday, 131-99.

White was traded to Charlotte before the deadline in a deal that brought Collin Sexton and some second-round picks to Chicago. Due to a calf injury, White was eased into his first game with the Hornets. He scored 10 points on 4-for-9 shooting.

After Charlotte’s impressive win against Chicago, White did not hesitate to meet with his old teammates.

Coby White reunites with some of his former Bulls teammates (who remain). The Hornets handed the Bulls their 10th straight loss, and Chicago is still winless after the deadline. His 99 points tonight tied for his third-fewest points of the season. pic.twitter.com/jijnN7ZybX

– Joel Lorenzi (@JoelXLorenzi) 25 February 2026

Additionally, the former Bulls guard received a warm welcome on the court. During a first quarter timeout, the team played a tribute video for Coby White on the big screen. The montage traces his journey from being drafted out of North Carolina in 2019 to becoming one of the most beloved players among Chicago fans.

Reflecting on the warm reception he received from the crowd, White expressed how much the moment meant to him.

“You really don’t know how much of an impact you have on people. And what an impact people have on me. I get a lot of applause and whatever, but so many people are here tonight, wearing my jersey, calling my name. For me, it’s just trying to be in the moment. And just trying to stay grounded. It’s very humbling to find out how many people you impact through this beautiful game that we play,” the 26-year-old told CHSN. Said through.

The Bulls tried to snap a nine-game losing streak on Tuesday, but the Hornets pushed it to 10. Chicago fell to 24-35 and remains winless this month, while Charlotte improved to 28-31 with seven wins in its last 10 contests.

Before the game, White talked about the direction of Chicago’s season and his understanding of the team’s decision to trade him.

“The way the season was going, we weren’t getting enough wins in a row,” White told the media. “Like I said from the beginning, I support whatever they think is best for the team. This organization believed in me. They gave me the chance and the opportunity to live out my dreams. So, I just want to see the organization succeed.”

Only time will tell how the Bulls’ decision to trade White will turn out. The move gives Chicago an opportunity to reshape the roster, but it remains to be seen if it will lead to better results in the long run.

Meanwhile, the Hornets will aim to keep their momentum going with Coby White back in the lineup after returning from injury. Charlotte will take on the Indiana Pacers in their next game on Thursday.