It's the third and final Battle of Ontario of the season and the Senators (35-25-5) have won both this season and the past four matchups overall against the Maple Leafs (39-23-3). The Senators have won five in a row and occupy the first wild card in the East and are seeking to end a seven-season playoff drought.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs currently hold second place in the Atlantic Division with a 39-23-3 record, totaling 81 points. They sit just four points behind the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers,