It was a valiant comeback effort by the Ottawa Senators, but in the end, losing the first three games of their first round playoff series was just too much to overcome.

With the Ottawa Senators facing elimination from the NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday, the Canadian city's mayor has playfully given the team's fanbase permission to clear their schedules in order to cheer on their club.

Max Pacioretty scored a tiebreaking goal with less than six minutes remaining in the third period, leading the Toronto Maple Leafs to a series-clinching 4-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night in Game 6 of the first-round matchup.