Ottawa Senators and Maple Leafs Battle of Ontario Readiness

April 16, 2025, 7:20 pm

Several stories detail the buildup and strategic preparations surrounding the high-profile Battle of Ontario matchup, a key hockey rivalry pitting the Ottawa Senators against the Toronto Maple Leafs. One report highlights a flag‑raising ceremony at city hall to officially kick off the campaign, while another emphasizes star players like Brady Tkachuk and a crucial net performance by Anthony Stolarz for the Maple Leafs. Together, these accounts showcase the fervor and tactical readiness of both teams as they gear up for a critical postseason face‐off.

torontosun.com / Plenty of history attached to the Leafs-Senators Battle of Ontario

For the first time in eight years, the Ottawa Senators are in the playoffs — and what better way to return than in a Battle of Ontario. Some notes and quotes on the coming series with the Maple Leafs after a 21-year hiatus. LOWERING THE BROOM If you hadn’t heard, the Sens dominated this...

ottawacitizen.com / Ottawa Senators, preparing for Battle of Ontario, raise their flag at city hall

Accompanied by owner Michael Andlauer, chief executive officer Cyril Leeder, legendary winger Chris Neil and Spartacat, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe raised a Senators flag at city hall to officially open Sens Mile.

torontosun.com / Anthony Stolarz provides edge in Maple Leafs net in Battle of Ontario

If it starts in net for any hockey team that seeks playoff success, give the Maple Leafs an advantage over the Ottawa Senators once the first-round series gets underway. That’s the kind of edge that Anthony Stolarz has been providing for much of the 2024-25 season, not that the Leafs often have...

ottawacitizen.com / Brady Tkachuk and the Ottawa Senators are ready for the Battle of Ontario

A tight-lipped Travis Green didn't rule out the possibility of Brady Tkachuk facing the Hurricanes to close out the season.

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