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Craig Berube on inserting Ryan Reaves for Leafs vs. Habs: “It’s a big rivalry… We have to be physical and play a heavy game”

Ahead of Saturday’s game in Montreal, head coach Craig Berube discussed the decision to dress Ryan Reaves, Philippe Myers’ emergence on the blue line, Simon Benoit sitting out a second straight game, and his favorite memories of games in Montreal

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Published: 3 months ago

Can the Maple Leafs push the Senators to the brink? The key storylines ahead of Game 3

For the first time in 23 years, the Toronto Maple Leafs lead a playoff series 2-0.  In Game 2, a torrid start gave way to an awful second period and a much stronger lock-it-down third before a tricky deflection goal evened it up. The teams went to o

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Published: 19 hours ago

NHL Rumors: Holland to Islanders, Plus Rangers & Maple Leafs News

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, now that Lou Lamoriello is out, there is speculation about who the New York Islanders might hire as their next general manager and President. Former…

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Published: 20 hours ago

Ridly Greig has wasted no time becoming the Senators’ villain vs. Maple Leafs

No rivalry is complete without a player that you just love to hate. You could make the argument that the Ottawa Senators and their fans hate the entire Toronto Maple Leafs team more than one single player, considering they’re down 2-0 in the series

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Published: 21 hours ago

6 Battle of Ontario thoughts ahead of pivotal Game 3

The Maple Leafs have a 2-0 lead in a playoff series for the first time since 2002, and the Senators are hosting a playoff game for the first time since 2017. The ever-entertaining Battle of Ontario resumes Thursday night at the Canadian Tire Cent

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Published: 21 hours ago

‘Playoff Rielly’ has found another gear for Maple Leafs

The Maple Leafs have been getting production from the back end to open the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and Morgan Rielly is leading the way. Rielly scored in both games in Toronto, and with the series shifting to Ottawa, the Maple Leafs will need much of t

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Published: 22 hours ago

5 key reasons why the Maple Leafs are up 2-0 against the Senators entering Game 3

KANATA — For the first time in the Auston Matthews era, the Toronto Maple Leafs hold a 2-0 commanding series lead, and they’ll be poised to end the Battle of Ontario by the weekend with a win in Wednesday’s Game 3. Max Domi scored the overtime

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Published: 23 hours ago

NHL playoff picks, odds, how to watch info for Thursday's Stanley Cup action including Maple Leafs-Senators

The Stanley Cup Playoffs continue on Thursday as Tampa Bay attempts to even the series, and Toronto and Winnipeg try to take 3-0 leads.

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Published: 1 day ago

Senators back on home ice for playoffs after 8-year drought

Ottawa Senators fans will watch a playoff home game in the city tonight for the first time in eight years. The team is looking to hold off a Toronto Maple Leafs squad that has jumped out to a two-game lead in the best-of-seven series.

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Published: 1 day ago

Who has easier path to the Stanley Cup between the Maple Leafs and Jets?

Justin Bourne joins Tim Micallef to discuss whether the Senators should feel confident with the Battle of Ontario shifting to Otttawa, the Maple Leafs continuing to fight playoff ghosts and which Canadian team has the easier path to the Stanley Cup.

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Published: 1 day ago

Travis Green on the Ridly Greig-Anthony Stolarz incident: “The video kind of speaks for itself… I didn’t see the roughing by Ridly”

Ahead of Game 3, Senators head coach Travis Green discussed his team’s 2-0 series deficit, his struggling PK, the Stolarz-Greig incident, and keeping Auston Matthews off the scoresheet through two games. Going through the video of the overtime goal

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Published: 1 day ago

The Maple Leafs win 3-2 in overtime to take the 2-0 series lead

The Toronto Maple Leafs headed into Game 2 of the Battle of Ontario with a convincing 6–2 win against the Ottawa Senators in Game 1. The Core Four had an outstanding night, scoring four goals and tallying six assists for 10 points. Many fans felt l

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Published: 1 day ago

The Toronto Maple Leafs take a 2–0 series lead against the Ottawa Senators

The Toronto Maple Leafs headed into Game 2 of the Battle of Ontario with a convincing 6–2 win against the Ottawa Senators in Game 1. The Core Four had an outstanding night, scoring four goals and tallying six assists for 10 points. Many fans felt l

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Published: 1 day ago