Leafs-Senators: Toronto Snaps Skid With Win Over Ottawa

The Toronto Maple Leafs snapped a four-game skid last night with a 4-2 win over the Eastern Conference-leading Ottawa Senators.

Despite holding the top spot in the conference, the Sens are also in a slight skid—they have now dropped lost seven of their past 10 contests. 

Carlo Colaiacovo notched the game-winner for the Leafs at 4:28 of the third period. It was Colaiacovo's first goal of the year, as he's been sidelined for various reasons over the past 12 months. 

Robbie Earl appeared in his first career NHL game and assisted on the winning goal for his first career NHL point.

Earl was drafted 187th overall in the 2004 entry draft by Toronto. In 44 games this year, the Chicago native has scored 11 times and added 22 assists for the Toronto Marlies of the AHL.

Jiri Tlusty added his second goal in as many games for the blue and white playing on the top line alongside Mats Sundin.

Dominic Moore and Jason Blake added the other goals for the Leafs while Chris Neil and Nick Foligno scored for the Senators.

Moore's goal was his first in a Leaf uniform, an achievement that left him ecstatic. 

Vesa Toskala stopped 19 of 21 shots in goal for the Leafs in victory, while Ray Emery stopped 22 of 26 in the loss.

The Leafs next game is a home against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday.

The Sens also play their next game on Tuesday, in Montreal.

Montreal is three points back of the Sens for the Northeast Division and Eastern Conference lead. They'll look to gain ground on the Sens with another win on Tuesday.