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When the Ottawa Senators take on the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Battle of Ontario, they'll have their captain to lead the way.

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.

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 Ottawa Senators aim to extend their five-game winning streak and continue their dominance in the Battle of Ontario when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night.

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.