Maple Leafs dominate Senators in heated Battle of Ontario clash

April 20, 2025, 10:20 pm

In an intense provincial playoff opener dubbed the Battle of Ontario, the Toronto Maple Leafs delivered a commanding 6-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators. Reports highlighted standout performances, particularly from Mitch Marner, whose impressive play significantly boosted the team’s success. Despite the Senators’ spirited efforts, undisciplined play and tactical missteps allowed the Leafs to seize early momentum. The game showcased rapid-fire scoring and robust team dynamics, setting the stage for an electrifying series.

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globalnews.ca / Leafs fans indulge in Game 1 win over Sens on social media

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torontosun.com / SIMMONS: Leafs beat Senators, Sens defeat themselves, in Game 1 of Battle of Ontario

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torontosun.com / Play of Anthony Stolarz key factor for Maple Leafs in Game 1 victory

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globalnews.ca / Stars shine for Leafs in Game 1 victory over Sens

Mitch Marner and his Maple Leafs have never had offensive issues in the regular season.

globalnews.ca / Lack of discipline proves costly for Senators

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cbc.ca / Battle of Ontario: Stars shine for Leafs in convincing Game 1 victory over Senators

Mitch Marner had a goal and two assists as the Toronto Maple Leafs dumped the Ottawa Senators 6-2 to take Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Sunday.

winnipegfreepress.com / Marner leads Maple Leafs in 6-2 win over Senators in Game 1

citynews.ca / Maple Leafs take Game 1 over Senators, lead Battle of Ontario 1-0

The Toronto Maple Leafs took advantage of the Ottawa Senators undisciplined play to gain an early advantage in the Battle of Ontario. Toronto took Game 1 over their provincial rival with a 6-2 victory over Ottawa, earning a 1-0 advantage in the series. The Leafs took a 2-0 lead in the first...

torontosun.com / Maple Leafs’ stars, supporting cast, Stolarz shine in Game 1 romp over Senators

For the Maple Leafs to shine in playoffs, the stars must come out and the lesser planets align. The skies looked promising to open a post-season tournament where success is so essential to this Toronto roster’s future. Not only did the Core Four rack up nine points in a 6-2 win over the Ottawa...

globalnews.ca / Stars shine for Leafs in Game 1 victory over Sens

Mitch Marner had a goal and two assists as the Toronto Maple Leafs dumped the Ottawa Senators 6-2 to take Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Sunday.

winnipegfreepress.com / Battle of Ontario: Stars shine for Leafs in convincing Game 1 victory over Senators

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