Comebacks and overtime were the themes from the early games Monday night in the NHL playoffs.
Down 3-1, Toronto came back to beat Washington 4-3 in overtime, while Ottawa blew a 3-0 nothing lead against Boston, only to win it in the extra frame, too.
The #Senators top the #Bruins 2-1 in OT to take a 2-1 series lead . #StanleyCup
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The Senators became the fourth Canadian team to take a 2-1 series lead in the first round courtesy of Bobby Ryan.
While there were some anxious moments from Senators fans ahead of overtime as they watched their team blow a 3-0 lead, the anxiousness turned to pure joy once Ryan scored.
Great play by Turris to control puck in skates and feed Ryan. Perfect execution by Ryan. Big win for @Senators
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) April 18, 2017
Remember when Canadian Teams were 0-5 to start their playoffs? Now? Sens, Leafs, Oilers & Habs are all 2-1 in their series.
— Gino Reda (@GinoRedaTSN) April 18, 2017
Another amazing play started by Karlsson. You can give Burns the Norris. But you just saw why Karlsson is the best defenseman tonight.
— Ian Mendes (@ian_mendes) April 18, 2017
I may have disturbed a few hotel guests at the JW Marriott here in San Antonio. Maybe. @Senators
— Brad Fritsch (@BradFritsch) April 18, 2017
BOBBY RYAN WINS IT IN OVERTIME! #ALLIN pic.twitter.com/2xGfy3XcP4
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) April 18, 2017
Looking like chances of 🌺more life for the Canadian teams is pretty good #leafs #sens
— Nabil Karim (@NabilKarimTSN) April 18, 2017
Leafs up 2-1
— Matt Vocino (@MattVocino_) April 18, 2017
Sens up 2-1
Canadiens up 2-1
Oilers up 2-1
It's a great time to be a Canadian hockey fan 🏒🇨🇦 #BecauseItsTheCup
The best part about that win is that I will be able to watch that Karlsson-Hoffman goal without feeling pain
— Steve On Sens (@SteveOnSens) April 18, 2017
The Sens-Leafs conference final is gonna be a hoot.
— Bonk's Mullet (@BonksMullet) April 18, 2017
Woo hoo! #ALLIN pic.twitter.com/h3Y12JokRJ
— Sens House (@SensHouseOttawa) April 18, 2017
4 of the 5 Canadian teams have 2-1 series leads so far in the playoffs. SWEET! #Sens #Leafs #Habs #Oilers #StanleyCup #BringStanleyHome pic.twitter.com/F7afwJYF1Q
— Mr. D Radio (@MrDRadio) April 18, 2017
I mean yeah it wasn't the best call but y'all only mad cause you lost. Wouldn't of mattered if you had won😬
— a-rod (@AlfieSens) April 18, 2017
I might call in sick and hurt from smiling too much. Sens & Yankees win again!!! 😊😊😊
— Matthew Wason (@mattwason) April 18, 2017
Thank you Bobby Ryan for the glorious OT winner tonight! @Senators #ALLIN #sens pic.twitter.com/Yu67SOh96I
— Jamie Klomp (@Klompstarr) April 18, 2017
So the good news is that Brass and Bobby have 4 pts. Needed those guys. Pageau, Turris, and Stone gotta get going. Look out if that happens
— Mrs. O (@MrsOsSens) April 18, 2017
The moment the Sens passed the "losing to the Leafs in the playoffs" curse to the Caps pic.twitter.com/AI6zzKsr1C
— Daniel Reid (@ahatrack) April 18, 2017
I can now sleep peacefully knowing the sens are up in the series... goodnight world 😴😴
— Emma McDonald (@em_xo1999) April 18, 2017
the Sens could win the Cup and people will still be like "yeeeeahhhh not too convinced about Ottawa"
— Tom Martin (@4TomMartin) April 18, 2017
What a win! 2nd in a row in OT!! Let's keep it going boys!!! #SENS https://t.co/CpF77Em4uJ
— Alex Peers (@dj_themes) April 18, 2017
Leafs ✅💰
— The Lock Box (@TheLockBox_) April 18, 2017
Sens ✅💰
Both OT thrillers
Great win tonight by a real good Ontario hockey club. The leafs won too........ #Sens #AllIn #StanleyCup
— Chad Ror (@C_RORRIS) April 18, 2017
🙌 #ALLIN pic.twitter.com/2QLZ2TFqDz
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) April 18, 2017
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