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Senators 6, Maple Leafs 3

The Ottawa Senators finally dodged a third period collapse, but Bobby Ryan couldn’t dodge yet another severe finger injury.

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There was relief in the Senators dressing room following a wild and wacky, back-and-forth third period that resulted in a 6-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs – Ottawa’s first win at the Canadian Tire Centre this season.

Yet there was also more heartbreak for Ryan, who can’t catch a break when it comes to broken digits.

This time, after blocking a Ron Hainsey shot in the third period, the injury is to his right index finger, which will keep him sidelined for at least a month.

“I feel for him, I really do, because this man has made some giant leaps personally, on ice and off ice and the way he has presented himself this year and all the efforts he has put in,” said Senators coach Guy Boucher. “I find it sad right now. We’ve got to push with our team and find ways to stick together, just like last year when we had a lot of adversity.”