The Senators (35-25-5) are trying to do their part to end their seven-year playoff drought, coming into Toronto on a five-game winning streak to face the Maple Leafs (39-23-3) in front of a national TV audience on "Hockey Night in Canada" on Saturday (7 p.m. ET; CBC, SNO, SNW, SNP, TVAS2).

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William Nylander averages 4.16 shots on goal across the last six Battle of Ontario matchups. Our expert NHL predictions expect Nylander to let it rip tonight against the Sens.

It's the third and final Battle of Ontario of the season and the Senators (35-25-5) have won both this season and the past four matchups overall against the Maple Leafs (39-23-3). The Senators have won five in a row and occupy the first wild card in the East and are seeking to end a seven-season playoff drought.

The Toronto Maple Leafs will face the Ottawa Senators on March 15, 2025. Both teams have nearly identical recent records and are crucial matches, with the Leafs having 39 wins and the Senators having 35.

Craig Berube appears to be straying from his routine when it comes to choosing a starting goalie as he made a surprising decision ahead of the Leafs' clash with Ottawa.

WHEN: Saturday, 7 p.m. TV: Sportsnet/CBC RADIO: TSN 1050 ODDS Toronto – 165, Ottawa +140 THE BUZZ Playoffs for the first time in eight years are a legitimate topic in Ottawa as the Senators seek to improve their wildcard lead,

The Ottawa Senators will head to Scotiabank Arena for a showdown with the Toronto Maple Leafs. It will be a Canadian clash as we continue our NHL odds series and make a Senators-Maple Leafs prediction and pick.