With Linus Ullmark’s spectacular return, the Ottawa Senators have some hope in Game 6 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. If he could withstand the pressure with his sharp positioning, Ullmark might force even a Game 7.

TORONTO -- Linus Ullmark made 29 saves for the Ottawa Senators, who avoided elimination for the second straight game with a 4-0 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference First Round at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday.

As time elapsed and fans in Canadian Tire Centre waved their towels one last time this playoffs, Linus Ullmark stood in his crease, head hung and tears streaming as his teammates consoled him.