Kadri scores twice, McElhinney makes 35 saves as Leafs beat Senators
OTTAWA — Curtis McElhinney is already earning praise from his new teammates after one start.
McElhinney, who was claimed off waivers from the Columbus Blue Jackets earlier in the week, made 35 saves as the Toronto Maple Leafs went into Ottawa and downed the Senators 4-2.
“That was unbelievable. He played great and gave us an opportunity to win the game. That first star was definitely well deserved and a solid debut,” said Leafs forward Nazem Kadri, who had a good night himself collecting a pair of goals.
Tyler Bozak, with a goal and an assist, and Connor Brown also scored for the Leafs (20-13-8), who moved into a tie with the Senators for third in the Atlantic Division, right at the halfway point of the season.