The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway, and the Battle of Ontario is back! The Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators face off in Game 1 of their first-round series on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Puck drop is at 7:00 p.m. ET at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
Watch Senators vs. Maple Leafs Game 1: TV Channels, Streaming & Preview
In Canada:
- CBC
- Sportsnet
- TVA Sports (French broadcast)
In the USA:
- ESPN2
For cord-cutters, streaming options include:
- FuboTV (regional restrictions may apply)
- Sling TV (Orange package includes ESPN2)
- Max with B/R Sports Add-on (for TNT and TBS games)
- ESPN+ (select games and NHL Power Play)
International viewers can access these services using a VPN, though legal limitations may apply.
Team Records & Season Recap
Toronto Maple Leafs
- Record: 52-26-4 (108 points)
- 1st in Atlantic Division
- Home Record: 27-13-1
- Goals For: 268 | Goals Against: 231
- Power Play: 24.8% | Penalty Kill: 77.9%
The Leafs clinched the Atlantic Division title, led by Auston Matthews‘ 400th career goal and Mitch Marner’s 100-point season.
Ottawa Senators
- Record: 45-30-7 (97 points)
- 4th in Atlantic Division
- Road Record: 18-19-4
- Goals For: 243 | Goals Against: 234
- Power Play: 23.8% | Penalty Kill: 77.7%
The Senators secured a playoff spot as the Eastern Conference’s top wild card, marking their return to the postseason after several years.
Season Series
Ottawa dominated the regular-season series, winning all three matchups against Toronto.
Game 1 Prediction
Despite Ottawa’s regular-season success against Toronto, the Leafs’ home-ice advantage and offensive firepower make them slight favorites.
Prediction: Maple Leafs 4, Senators 2
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