The star goalkeeper of senators gave off unshakable confidence. From the first moments of the meeting, he was in control of each of his movements as well as his rebounds.
“Linus was our best player this evening,” said captain Brady Tkachuk after the 4-0 victory of his family. When we are cornered at the foot of the wall, it is there that he really demonstrates who he is. He transmits so much confidence to us. “
The more the series advances, the more the Swedish seems to be in a separate class. He stopped 60 of the last 63 shots directed towards him, including 29, Tuesday evening.
“I am not surprised to see it like this,” admitted the head coach Travis Green. I have the feeling that I have been talking a lot about Linus since the start of this series, but we have fully self -confidence and with reason. It was excellent tonight. ”
“No matter what is said outside, what matters is what we say in the locker room and what to do as a team. There will always be people to doubt you, and others to support you. This is also why I prefer to take distance from what is said in the public square. ” – Linus Ullmark (Adrian Wyld/Canadian Press)
A collective effort
Beyond Ullmark, the whole team has raised their game of a notch to force the holding of a sixth meeting in this series. “Tonight, we really delivered a very good road match, from start to finish,” said Green.
“It took everyone’s effort to bring the series back to Ottawa,” completed Brady Tkachuk.
The digital disadvantage of senators once again had a say in victory. For a second match in a row, the Ottavians hit the target of a man in addition to completely neutralizing the power game of the Leafs. Toronto has not scored on his last seven occasions.
“It’s a key element since the start of the series. Obviously, they have an extremely talented team and an excellent power game that was on fire at the start of the series. Nolan Baumgartner did the excellent job with our digital disadvantage. I do not want to go into the details of what we have changed, the players and Nolan really did the job in the last games, “said the pilot of the senses.
Dylan Cozens, Tim Stützle, Thomas Chabot and Brady Tkachuk marked the victory of the senators. (Nathan Denette/Canadian Press)
Do not panic in Toronto according to Berube
The curse seems to be bent on the poor Maple Leafs. They display a single victory file and 13 setbacks when they have the opportunity to close a series. The last two defeats increase the pressure in Toronto while the team had an advance of 3-0 just a few days ago.
“I don’t feel anything special,” said head coach Craig Berube concerning the pressure on his training. Tonight, I found that our group was focused and ready to play. I liked our start to the match. Our first period was really good, so I do not perceive anything in this direction. It is we who lead 3-2 in the series. ”
Senators’ supporters will have a third opportunity to fill in the Canadian Center draws to help their favorite team continue their eliminatory career. (Patrick Woodbury/The Law)
A disjunced atmosphere to be expected
The sixth match of this series will be presented on Thursday evening at the Ottawa Canadian Center. Obviously the meeting will be disputed at a closed counters. More than 19,000 supporters had invaded the amphitheater during the fourth duel.
“I expect pure madness,” said Brady Tkachuk with a smirk. Supporters know how important they are and they have demonstrated. We just want to represent them. There is a buzz now and I have difficulty describing what it makes me feel with the energy that follows. ”
Even if they came back in a brilliant way and sowed a doubt in the minds of their Ontario rivals, Ottawa does not already think of a possible ultimate match.
“We have to focus on the current task and nothing else. All the matches are no future so we have to leave everything on the skating rink and do everything in our power to win, “concluded the captain.
