Senators' Murray takes blame for loss vs. Maple Leafs: 'This one's on me'

Ottawa Senators goaltender Matt Murray took responsibility for his team's 7-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday.

"Bottom line, this one's on me," Murray said postgame, according to The Athletic's Ian Mendes.

Murray relieved an injured Marcus Hogberg in the first period and allowed six goals on 26 shots.

"For sure, it's tough going in like that, but that's not an excuse," Murray said. "I think I could have done a better job and given us a chance to win."

Reporters didn't request Murray be made available after the game, but he felt the need to own his poor performance, according to Postmedia's Bruce Garrioch.

The 26-year-old has posted an .877 save percentage in 14 appearances for Ottawa this season. He signed a four-year, $25-million contract with the Senators after they acquired him from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a second-round pick this past offseason.

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