Bobby Ryan overtime hero as Senators top Maple Leafs 3-2 in Saskatoon
SASKATOON — Bobby Ryan disappointed the partisan Toronto Maple Leafs crowd in Saskatoon.
Just 21 seconds into overtime while working on the power play, Ryan one-timed a slap pass from Erik Karlsson in the left slot to lead the Ottawa Senators to a 3-2 victory over the Leafs on Tuesday night at the SaskTel Centre.
Ryan’s goal broke the hearts of a large majority of the 13,094 in attendance, who helped create a pro-Leafs vibe throughout the night. Ryan said the neutral site felt more like a road game.
“I think when you are so far away from home it always does (feel like a road game) no matter what,” said Ryan. “Hopefully, we turned some blue sweaters into reds, and they go home and buy Sens jerseys now.”