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.

Both teams have made changes ahead of a game with potentially huge playoff implications.

William Nylander averages 4.16 shots on goal across the last six Battle of Ontario matchups. Our expert NHL predictions expect Nylander to let it rip tonight against the Sens.

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Florida Panthers right wing Mackie Samoskevich (25), Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Alex Nylander (92) and right wing William Nylander (88) go for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) AP

Battle of Ontario rivals could meet in postseason for 1st time in 21 years TORONTO -- It's been 21 years since the hockey world last saw a postseason Battle of Ontario between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators.

WHEN: Saturday, 7 p.m. TV: Sportsnet/CBC RADIO: TSN 1050 ODDS Toronto – 165, Ottawa +140 THE BUZZ Playoffs for the first time in eight years are a legitimate topic in Ottawa as the Senators seek to improve their wildcard lead,

The Ottawa Senators will head to Scotiabank Arena for a showdown with the Toronto Maple Leafs. It will be a Canadian clash as we continue our NHL odds series and make a Senators-Maple Leafs prediction and pick.