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The latest installment of the Battle of Ontario kicked off on Sunday with the Toronto Maple Leafs making quick work of the Ottawa Senators and beating them 6-2 in Game 1.

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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews Fires Back at Senators After 'Selling Calls' Comment

The Toronto Maple Leafs made the most of their power play in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series, converting three of six opportunities to beat the Ottawa Senators 6–2.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / April 21

Auston Matthews rejects Travis Green’s claims of embellishment following Game 1 win over Senators

Game 1 between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Ottawa Senators is officially in the books, with Toronto taking the first contest 6-2, where 52 penalty minutes were handed out between the two teams in what was undeniably a spirited and physical affair.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 21

6 takeaways from Leafs-Senators Game 1: Marner, Matthews, scorching power play lead triumphant win

TORONTO — It was presupposed to be a cagey affair, but the Toronto Maple Leafs imposed their will in a 6-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators in Game 1 of the Battle of Ontario, where the more talented and experienced side ran over the young, ascendant challenger.

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The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

How many of the yearly leaders in NHL goals since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Dose.ca / April 20

'There’s more traffic': that’s playoff fever in Toronto for Auston Matthews

Well, you know as well as I do, when it comes to the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Toronto Maple Leafs are a joke. They’re known as the undisputed “chokers” of the National Hockey League, and of course, they’ve got that reputation again this year.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / April 20

The Battle of Ontario Playoff Hype: Get Excited Maple Leafs Fans

While many older Toronto Maple Leafs fans are numb to the playoff trauma, especially in the Auston Matthews era, most new fans have only seen the Matthews era in the playoffs.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / April 20

Auston Matthews Has Choice Words About Brady Tkachuk Before the Heated Battle of Ontario

The Battle of Ontario is set to get underway tonight, and Leafs' Auston Matthews revealed his feelings on Senators' Brady Tkachuk prior to the series. Auston Matthews and Brady Tkachuk will face each other in Round 1 of the NHL playoffs as the Maple Leafs host the Senators.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 18

Auston Matthews emphasizes playing direct hockey as Leafs prepare for Battle of Ontario

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews has his eyes set on the postseason and getting prepared for the ultimate test. The Leafs concluded their regular season schedule on Thursday with an overtime win over the Detroit Red Wings.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / April 17

Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews hasn’t been the same this year – will he perform during the playoffs?

One of the best scorers in the NHL has taken a little bit of a dip this season, but can his touch return when it matters most? Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews has been having a down year, by his standards, in finding the back of the net.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 16

Leafs’ Auston Matthews joins exclusive Wayne Gretzky club after 400th goal

Auston Matthews is officially a member of the 400 club. The Toronto Maple Leafs superstar sealed a 4-0 victory over the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on Tuesday night, potting an empty netter late in the final frame.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 16

Auston Matthews becomes 6th-fastest player in NHL history to reach 400 goals

It was a banner night for the Toronto Maple Leafs, clinching the Atlantic Division with a 4-0 victory over the Buffalo Sabres, with Auston Matthews among the headliners.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 16

4 takeaways from Leafs-Sabres: Stolarz in elite form to secure Atlantic title, milestone game for Marner, Matthews

We can finally look ahead to the playoffs in earnest, as the Toronto Maple Leafs wrapped up the Atlantic Division with a 4-0 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / April 16

NHL Announces Major Maple Leafs News Before Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Toronto Maple Leafs capped off a record-setting regular season with a shutout win on Tuesday night, marking a milestone the franchise had never achieved before in the Atlantic Division. With their 4–0 victory over the Buffalo Sabres, the Leafs secured the division title and set up a long-awaited playoff rematch against the Ottawa Senators.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / April 15

Leafs’ Auston Matthews scores 400th goal of NHL career

One of the best players in the history of an Original Six franchise has hit another milestone. On Tuesday night, Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews scored goal No.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 15

Knee Jerk Reaction: Battle of Ontario to return in Round 1 with Maple Leafs’ milestone win in Buffalo

The Toronto Maple Leafs showed up to play on Tuesday night in Buffalo and were rewarded in a multitude of ways. First off, and most importantly, they secured their first Atlantic Division title in the Auston Matthews/Mitch Marner era.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 15

Milestones galore as Maple Leafs beat Sabres to clinch division

Auston Matthews scored his 400th NHL goal, Anthony Stolarz made 35 saves, Mitch Marner reached the 100-point plateau and the Toronto Maple Leafs clinched the Atlantic Division with Tuesday's 4-0 road shutout of the Buffalo Sabres.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 15

Maple Leafs Beat Sabres 4-0 to Clinch Atlantic Division

The Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Buffalo Sabres on the road, looking to clinch their first division title in a traditional season format since 2000.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 9

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Jarnkrok, Woll, Matthews & Robertson

Well, so much for the conspiracy theory that the Florida Panthers are throwing games to meet the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the playoffs.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 8

It's a long shot, but these players may have shot at Alex Ovechkin’s NHL goal mark

For the majority of his career, Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin deemed Wayne Gretzky’s career goals mark impossible to beat. He even admitted it to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman in a 2016 interview.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 7

Auston Matthews Squashes Talk of Chasing New Ovechkin Record

Alex Ovechkin officially became the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer on Sunday, passing Wayne Gretzky and cementing his place in hockey history. Almost as fast as fans could celebrate his achievement, others were making new comparisons, citing Auston Matthews and his goal-scoring pace.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / April 6

Maple Leafs React to Historic Auston Matthews News on Saturday

The Toronto Maple Leafs kept it simple on social media Saturday night, posting a photo of Auston Matthews celebrating his historic accolade with a blunt caption.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / April 6

Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews becomes first U.S.-born player with nine straight 30-goal seasons

In the first nine years of his NHL career, Auston Matthews has made a habit of making history. That continued Saturday night when the Toronto Maple Leafs’ captain scored his 30th of the season against the Columbus Blue Jackets, becoming the first U.S.-born player to record nine consecutive 30-goal campaigns in his career.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / March 25

Auston Matthews Is Maple Leafs’ Ultimate Weapon for a Stanley Cup Run

Auston Matthews has been a key player for the Toronto Maple Leafs since he was drafted. He continues to be a driving force as the team pushes toward the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / March 23

Auston Matthews’ Leadership on Full Display for Maple Leafs

It was a rough slide for the Toronto Maple Leafs following the 4 Nations Face-Off. The team couldn’t seem to get back on track and went on a slide of no regulation wins over a seven-game span – which could ultimately affect the standings if there were to be a tie to close out the season.