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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.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Ottawa Senators vs. Toronto Maple Leafs NHL game to be played on March 15, 2025 on ESPN.

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.