The first Battle of Ontario in the postseason since 2004 will begin on Sunday in Toronto. Mar 15, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) skates with the puck ahead of forward Max Domi (11) in the first period against the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/e59329aa-ab52-450e-be5c-c6e82e059013.jpeg] Mar 15, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) skates with the puck ahead of forward Max Domi (11) in the first period against the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images The schedule for the well-anticipated Battle of Ontario, between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators, has been announced. The series will begin in Toronto on Sunday with Game 1 at 7:00 p.m. ET. Tuesday's Game 2 will start at 7:30 p.m. ET before the series shifts to Ottawa for Games 3 and 4. Below is the full schedule: Sunday, April 20 - 7 p.m. Ottawa at Toronto Tuesday, April 22 - 7:30 p.m. Ottawa at Toronto Thursday, April 24 - 7 p.m. Toronto at Ottawa Saturday, April 26 - 7 p.m. Toronto at Ottawa *Tuesday, April 29 - TBD Ottawa at Toronto *Thursday, May 1 - TBD Toronto at Ottawa *Saturday, May 3 - TBD Ottawa at Toronto On Tuesday, Toronto clinched the Atlantic Division title with a 4-0 win against the Buffalo Sabres, also locking in the Battle of Ontario. The Maple Leafs have lost all three games to the Senators this season and were outscored 9-3. Maple Leafs 'Fairly Confident' Jake McCabe, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, David Kampf Will Be Ready For Game 1 Of Playoffs Against Senators [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/b131a492-ae43-4ea9-8202-cb31c83cbcbb.jpeg] Maple Leafs 'Fairly Confident' Jake McCabe, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, David Kampf Will Be Ready For Game 1 Of Playoffs Against Senators The Toronto Maple Leafs are confident they'll have their injured players back for Game 1 of the playoffs against the Ottawa Senators. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/maple-leafs-fairly-confident-jake-mccabe-oliver-ekman-larsson-david-kampf-will-be-ready-for-game-1-of-playoffs-against-senators] "They’re a really good team. They defend well, good special teams, good goalie, their D. They have a lot going for them," Morgan Rielly said on Thursday. "The next couple days will be important as we make a strategy and plan out what we want this to look like." The last time Toronto and Ottawa played in the playoffs was in 2004. The Maple Leafs eliminated them in seven games before being eliminated by the Philadelphia Flyers in the second round. Since then, Toronto has won just one playoff series, against the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2023. "It’s been a little while, so it should be really exciting. It’s playoff hockey, you get to play for the Stanley Cup," John Tavares said of the series. "This is what you work for all summer long, coming into training camp and earn a place in the playoffs, and certainly for us to win the division, put ourselves in a good spot, we’re excited, and that’s what it’s all about." 'It's Going To Be An Absolute War': Maple Leafs Prepare For Intense Battle Of Ontario Playoffs Series Against Senators [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/3879b6b1-e452-4b86-b74c-f946187f0704.jpeg] 'It's Going To Be An Absolute War': Maple Leafs Prepare For Intense Battle Of Ontario Playoffs Series Against Senators John Tavares has fond memories of watching the Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Ottawa Senators in the early 2000s. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/its-going-to-be-an-absolute-war-maple-leafs-prepare-for-intense-playoffs-series-against-senators] Toronto plays its final game of the regular season on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings. The Maple Leafs will have two days to prepare before playing Game 1 on Sunday inside Scotiabank Arena. "It’s a good one for sure. I wasn’t around back when it was going on, but we’re excited. That’s a very good team over there, like I told you guys before," Craig Berube said of Ottawa. "It’s a young team that’s grown together. They added some veterans but overall, they’re a good hockey team with a lot of good skill on the front end and the back end, and they play a gritty game. It’ll be a tough series." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay updated with the most interesting Maple Leafs stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwytvfCA?ceid=CA:en&oc=3] to never miss a story.
