With the Senators win the move just four points back of the Lightning and Leafs in the Eastern Division. The Montreal Canadiens are up next for the Senators when they travel to Montreal on Tuesday before heading back to Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday for a battle against Colorado.

Ridly Greig had three chances to ice the game in regulation. The Ottawa Senators were up 3-2 on their rival Toronto Maple Leafs and had an open net to shoot at. One chance went wide. Greig scored on the second,

Florida Panthers right wing Mackie Samoskevich (25), Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Alex Nylander (92) and right wing William Nylander (88) go for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) AP