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Maple Leafs’ Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Jake McCabe to play Game 1 versus Senators

The Toronto Maple Leafs will open the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a boosted blue line as both Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Jake McCabe are set to return to the lineup, Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube confirmed per TSN’s Chris Johnston.

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Maple Leafs Get Help on Defense for Game 1 vs. Senators

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube announced Sunday that veteran defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson is expected to be in the lineup for Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Ottawa Senators.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / April 20

Senators embracing underdog mentality ahead of clash vs. Maple Leafs

Although it won’t particularly matter once the puck drops, the Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs enter their first-round series with two very different set of circumstances.

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Craig Berube News / TheLeafsnation / April 20

Berube previews physical series ahead of Game 1 vs. Senators Sunday night

The Battle of Ontario takes centre stage in the playoffs Sunday night, as the Toronto Maple Leafs host the Ottawa Senators for game one of their first round contest.

Ryan Reaves News / Trade Talk Sports / April 20

Maple Leafs Playing Ryan Reaves Is a Calculated Risk

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ Ryan Reaves has returned for a reason for tonight’s series opener with the young Ottawa Senators. When you hear terms like “bloodbath” tossed around or see two teams gearing up for a physical showdown, it’s no surprise that Reaves is back in the mix.

Christopher Tanev News / TheLeafsnation / April 20

Chris Tanev stresses importance of staying disciplined vs. Senators ahead of Game 1

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev is anticipating an intense series against the Ottawa Senators, which kicks off on Sunday. When speaking with reporters after the morning skate, the veteran blueliner touched on some key things the Leafs are focusing on in preparation for the fifth and most long-awaited chapter in the Battle of Ontario.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / April 20

Maple Leafs Get Massive Boost Before Senators Game

The Toronto Maple Leafs are expecting a huge boost for Game 1 against the Ottawa Senators. As the Battle of Ontario begins, Toronto will have veteran defender Oliver Ekman-Larsson available and in the lineup.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 20

Scenes from Leafs’ morning skate: Ekman-Larsson available for Game 1, Stolarz projected to start

The Battle of Ontario is finally underway and the Toronto Maple Leafs held an optional morning skate ahead of Sunday’s Game 1 against the Ottawa Senators.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson News / TheLeafsnation / April 20

Oliver Ekman-Larsson knows what’s in store for Maple Leafs upon return to lineup for Game 1

Oliver Ekman-Larsson is set to return to the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ lineup after missing the final few games of the season due to injury, and he knows better than anybody what the team will have to prepare for if they want to make a long playoff run.

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Blade of Steel / April 20

Maple Leafs Make Last-Minute Roster Transaction Hours Ahead of Battle of Ontario

Just hours before the Battle of Ontario is set to begin, the Maple Leafs have decided to call up goaltender Artur Akhtyamov as a precaution for the series.

Artur Akhtyamov News / TheLeafsnation / April 20

Maple Leafs add goaltender Artur Akhtyamov to playoff roster

The Toronto Maple Leafs are adding some insurance in net, as the team has recalled goaltender Artur Akhtyamov to their Stanley Cup Playoff roster ahead of Game 1 against the Ottawa Senators on Sunday.

Brady Tkachuk News / 6IX ON ICE / April 20

How the Toronto Maple Leafs can neutralize Brady Tkachuk

The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs are here, and the Toronto Maple Leafs have a very fun matchup. They will be facing their provincial rivals in the Ottawa Senators.

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.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / April 20

What to Watch: Maple Leafs, Senators Begin Battle of Ontario

The Battle of Ontario is here, as the Ottawa Senators travel within provincial borders to take on the Toronto Maple Leafs. The series is their first postseason meeting in over two decades, and it comes at a crossroads moment for Toronto.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / April 20

4 potential Maple Leafs playoff X-Factors vs. Senators in Round 1

The Toronto Maple Leafs are primed to head into a first-round series for the ages beginning on Sunday night, with the return of the Battle of Ontario and a date with the Ottawa Senators.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / April 20

NHL 25 Simulation Predicts How Far Maple Leafs Go In Playoffs

The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs are here, and eight Game 1s will be played from Saturday to Tuesday. For the Toronto Maple Leafs, they'll kickstart their Cup run on Sunday against the Ottawa Senators.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 19

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Ullmark vs. Stolarz, Reaves & Avoiding Collapse

Tomorrow night, the Toronto Maple Leafs open their postseason against their provincial rivals, the Ottawa Senators, in what promises to be a hard-hitting, emotionally charged series.

Joseph Woll News / The Hockey Writers / April 19

Maple Leafs Can Apply Joseph Woll’s Style of Inspired Hockey in the Playoffs

If you read my post yesterday, you’ll know how impressed I was with how the Toronto Maple Leafs played in Game 82 — and for good reason. Maybe I read too much into it, but I think that game meant more than it seemed.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / April 20

3 Reasons Cheering for the Maple Leafs Isn’t for the Faint of Heart

Let’s be honest—cheering for the Toronto Maple Leafs during the playoffs isn’t just a sports decision, it’s an emotional commitment. Maple Leafs fans have ridden a rollercoaster of hope, heartbreak, and straight-up hockey chaos for decades.

Anthony Stolarz News / Daily Faceoff / April 19

Is Maple Leafs’ Anthony Stolarz ready to be a playoff starter?

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz appears to have earned the starting role heading into the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. On Friday’s episode of Daily Faceoff LIVE, Jay Rosehill joined the show to chat about Stolarz’s recent play as well as the team’s ability to shift to Joseph Woll if needed.