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Welcome to another edition of NHL Notebook, where we examine current events across the league.
Today
Sun, Apr 20
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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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3 keys to defeating the Ottawa Senators in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Toronto Maple Leafs will have a fresh look at a new team, albeit a familiar foe in the first round of the 2024-25 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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