Toronto Maple Leafs' Justin Holl (3) celebrates his goal against the Ottawa Senators with tMichael Bunting and Auston Matthews during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
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TORONTO (AP) - Justin Holl scored with 1:55 left and Ilya Samsonov stepped in to stop 25 shots in the Toronto Maple Leafs' 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night.
Samsonov started in place of Matt Murray, who was poised to get the call against his former team before leaving the morning skate at Scotiabank Arena with an abductor injury.
'œYou never liked to see guys get hurt,'ť Holl said. 'œIt's very painful, both physically and mentally for guys.'ť
The Maple Leafs announced about an hour before the game that Murray had been placed on long-term injured reserve and will miss at least four weeks. Erik Kallgren, who was knocked out of the Toronto Marlies' AHL opener Friday night, was recalled and healthy enough to dress as the backup.
'œThis is hockey,'ť Samsonov said. 'œSometimes you get put in a bad situation. I'm ready all the time.'ť
William Nylander and David Kampf also scored for Toronto.
Claude Giroux had a goal and an assist for Ottawa. Shane Pinto added a goal and Anton Forsberg made 29 saves.
'œFor the most part, we played well,'ť Senators captain Brady Tkachuk said. 'œBut it definitely stings.'ť
Holl, a defenseman known for his play at the other end of the rink, buried his first of the season after pinching down into the slot.
'œAlways good to pot one,'ť Holl said.
Nylander pushed the Maple Leafs ahead 2-1 with 6:31 left off a pass from Auston Matthewsm but Ottawa tied it 1:25 later when Giroux banged home a loose puck.
Toronto picked up its first victory of the season Thursday night with a 3-2 triumph over Washington in Samsonov's debut for the Maple Leafs against the team that cut him loose in July.
UP NEXT
Senators: Host Boston on Tuesday night in home opener.
Maple Leafs: Host Arizona on Monday night.
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Toronto Maple Leafs' Justin Holl (3) celebrates his goal against the Ottawa Senators with Mitchell Marner (16) and Michael Bunting (58) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Ottawa Senators' Claude Giroux (28) scores on Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov (35) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Toronto Maple Leafs' William Nylander, obscured, celebrates his goal against the Ottawa Senators with Auston Matthews, left, and John Tavares (91) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov (35) makes a save on Ottawa Senators' Claude Giroux (28) with help from Auston Matthews (34) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Maple Leafs' Alexander Kerfoot (15) celebrates a goal as Ottawa Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg (31) reacts during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Ottawa Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg (31) is scored on by Toronto Maple Leafs' David Kampf, not seen, as Maple Leafs' Alexander Kerfoot (15) watches during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Toronto Maple Leafs' goaltender Ilya Samsonov (35) makes a save on Ottawa Senators' Claude Giroux (28) with help from Auston Matthews (34) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Ottawa Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg (31) vies for the puck against Toronto Maple Leafs' Michael Bunting (58) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
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