The Battle of Ontario is renewed for the first time this season on Tuesday night from Scotiabank Arena as the Ottawa Senators visit the Maple Leafs.
The Leafs who are -148 favourites on the NHL odds with Auston Matthews considered unlikely to return from injury.
Senators vs. Maple Leafs NHL Betting Odds
On Friday, Toronto superstar Auston Matthews was placed on injured reserve after being ruled out against the Red Wings. Matthews has been skating, however, and would be eligible to return on Tuesday if the team feels he is ready. But he didn’t practice Monday and is doubtful. The reigning Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy winner hasn’t had a typical start to the season with five goals and six assists in 13 games. Matthews led the NHL in goals scored for the third time in four seasons in 2023-24, tallying a career-high 69.
Tuesday is the first of three meetings between these rivals with Ottawa hosting on Jan. 25 and then the Senators returning to Toronto on March 15. The Sens won three of four last season and both at Scotiabank Arena. Claude Giroux (4G, 2A) and Tim Stutzle (1G, 5A) led Ottawa with six points each in the series. Joonas Korpisalo started in net for all three wins but is now with Boston, and Anton Forsberg lost his lone start, allowing four goals.
Matthews (1G, 3A) and William Nylander (2G, 2A) led Toronto with four points each in the series, but Matthews was minus-3 and Nylander minus-5. Martin Jones, now out of the NHL, was 1-2 in his three starts and Joseph Woll got into two games and had a 4.35 GAA and .871 SV.
The total has gone over in five of the past seven meetings.
Ottawa Senators
Ottawa snapped a two-game skid with a 3-2 overtime upset win in Boston on Saturday in a homecoming game for ex-Bruins Vezina Trophy winner Linus Ullmark, who was traded to the Senators last offseason. But as Ullmark faced only 16 shots, he was not one of the three stars. Brady Tkachuk was the No. 1 with an assist and the winning goal just 21 seconds into OT. It was his eighth goal of the season and eighth career OT goal to pass Mike Fisher (seven) for the most in franchise history. It was also Tkachuk’s 94th career multi-point game to tie Marian Hossa for sixth-most in team history. Josh Norris (fifth) and Michael Amadio (first) also scored. Because it was such an emotional game Saturday for Ullmark, that likely means Anton Forsberg (3-3-0, 2.72 GAA, .905 SV) on Tuesday as they generally have been rotating in net. Forsberg has made seven appearances this year and allowed at least three goals in five and none in two. Ottawa is 1-4 in its past five on the road.
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Leafs have been shockingly good without the injured Auston Matthews over the years since he was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 NHL Draft and enter on a three-game winning streak all played without him after losing the previous two with Matthews. Mitch Marner and William Nylander each had a goal and assist in Saturday’s 4-1 win over Montreal as Marner extended his points streak to eight games. Marner scored his 10th career shorthanded goal and tied Rudy Migay and Lanny McDonald for the ninth most in Maple Leafs history. Nylander scored his 66th career power-play goal to pass Dave Keon for sole possession of sixth place in team history. And Morgan Rielly recorded his 400th career assist and became the third defenceman in franchise annals to reach the milestone. Toronto has now scored at least one power-play goal in four straight games after only three total PP goals through its first 12 games of the season. Joseph Woll was in net Saturday, but it’s likely back to Anthony Stolarz (6-2-2, 2.00 GAA, .903 SV) on Tuesday. Toronto is 5-1 in its past six at home.
NHL Prediction: Who Will Win Sens vs. Leafs?
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MAPLE LEAFS
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Score
Prediction
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 11 Nov 6:43pm | - | - | O +6 -120 |
| Closing 13 Nov 2:23am | - | - | O +3.5 -225 |
- Regular Season
Senators Team Leaders
| Points |
36 |
| + / - |
15 |
| Shots |
121 |
| Penalty Mins |
50 |
| Wins |
9 |
| GAA |
2.55 |
| Points |
38 |
| + / - |
11 |
| Shots |
102 |
| Penalty Mins |
28 |
| Wins |
9 |
| GAA |
2.15 |
- Regular Season
Maple Leafs Team Leaders
| Points |
36 |
| + / - |
15 |
| Shots |
121 |
| Penalty Mins |
50 |
| Wins |
9 |
| GAA |
2.55 |
| Points |
38 |
| + / - |
11 |
| Shots |
102 |
| Penalty Mins |
28 |
| Wins |
9 |
| GAA |
2.15 |
Injuries
Zack Ostapchuk (C)
Nikolas Matinpalo (D)
Artem Zub (D)
David Perron (LW)
Noah Gregor (LW)
Shane Pinto (C)
David Perron (LW)
Linus Ullmark (G)
Artem Zub (D)
Ridly Greig (C)
Anthony Stolarz (G)
Jani Hakanpaa (D)
Jake McCabe (D)
Bobby McMann (C)
Oliver Ekman-Larsson (D)
Max Domi (C)
Matthew Knies (LW)
David Kampf (C)
Ryan Reaves (RW)
Max Pacioretty (LW)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Zack Ostapchuk (C) | Ques Fri | Undisclosed - 12 / 12 / 24 | 2-1 | 0-1-2 | + - |
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Ostapchuk left the last game due to an undisclosed injury, and it has yet to be established if he will be active against the Hurricanes on Friday. |
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| Nikolas Matinpalo (D) | Ques Wed | Illness - 05 / 12 / 24 | 3-3 | 1-3-2 | + - |
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Matinpalo is dealing with illness, and it is unclear if he will play Wednesday's game against the Ducks. |
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| Artem Zub (D) | Out indefinitely | Foot - 25 / 11 / 24 | 3-7 | 5-3-2 | + - |
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Zub is placed on the injured reserve list due to a fractured foot, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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| David Perron (LW) | Out indefinitely | Upper Body - 25 / 11 / 24 | 3-7 | 5-3-2 | + - |
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Perron has been out of the lineup with an upper body injury, and it is unknown how long he will be debilitated. |
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| Noah Gregor (LW) | Ques wed | Undisclosed - 19 / 11 / 24 | 3-10 | 6-5-2 | + - |
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Gregor is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and it has yet to be established if he will play against the Sharks on Wednesday. |
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| Shane Pinto (C) | Ques Tues | Undisclosed - 24 / 10 / 24 | 10-14 | 10-10-4 | + - |
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Pinto is battling an undisclosed injury, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action for Tuesday's contest versus the Maple Leafs. |
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| David Perron (LW) | Ques Sat | Personal - 21 / 10 / 24 | 11-14 | 11-10-4 | + - |
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Perron is dealing with a personal matter, and it is unknown if he will play against the Hurricanes on Saturday. |
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| Linus Ullmark (G) | Out Tues | Undisclosed - 14 / 10 / 24 | 11-17 | 12-12-4 | + - |
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Ullmark is dealing with an upper body injury, and he is not expected to suit up against the Utah on Tuesday. |
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| Artem Zub (D) | Ques Thurs | Concussion - 14 / 10 / 24 | 11-17 | 12-12-4 | + - |
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Zub is dealing with concussion, and it is unclear if he will play against the Islanders on Thursday. |
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| Ridly Greig (C) | Ques Tues | Upper Body - 13 / 10 / 24 | 11-17 | 12-12-4 | + - |
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Greig is nursing an upper body injury, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action against the Hockey Club on Tuesday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Anthony Stolarz (G) | Ques Sat | Lower Body - 12 / 12 / 24 | 1-1 | 0-2 | + - |
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Stolarz exited the contest with a lower body injury, and it is unclear if he will dress against the Red Wings on Saturday. |
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| Jani Hakanpaa (D) | Out indefinitely | Lower Body - 02 / 12 / 24 | 3-4 | 2-5 | + - |
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Hakanpaa has been placed on injured reserve with a lower body injury, and there is no timetable for return. |
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| Jake McCabe (D) | Out indefinitely | Upper Body - 01 / 12 / 24 | 3-4 | 2-5 | + - |
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McCabe has been placed on injured reserve with an upper body injury, and there is no timetable for return. |
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| Bobby McMann (C) | Out indefinitely | Lower Body - 28 / 11 / 24 | 3-6 | 3-6 | + - |
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McMann has been placed on injured reserve with a lower body injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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| Oliver Ekman-Larsson (D) | Ques Sun | Illness - 22 / 11 / 24 | 4-6 | 3-7 | + - |
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Ekman-Larsson is ailing from illness, and it has yet to be established if he will be active against the Hockey Club on Sunday. |
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| Max Domi (C) | Out indefinitely | Lower Body - 20 / 11 / 24 | 5-6 | 4-7 | + - |
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Domi is dealing with a lower-body injury, and there is no timetable for his return. |
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| Matthew Knies (LW) | Out indefinitely | Upper Body - 20 / 11 / 24 | 5-6 | 4-7 | + - |
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Knies has been placed on injured reserve with an upper body injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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| David Kampf (C) | Out indefinitely | Lower Body - 19 / 11 / 24 | 5-6 | 4-7 | + - |
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Kampf has been placed on the injured reserve with a lower-body injury, and there is no timetable for his return. |
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| Ryan Reaves (RW) | Out indefinitely | Suspension - 17 / 11 / 24 | 5-6 | 4-7 | + - |
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Reaves has been suspended due to an illegal check to the head, and he will be sidelined for five games. |
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| Max Pacioretty (LW) | Out indefinitely | Lower Body - 10 / 11 / 24 | 7-7 | 5-9 | + - |
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Pacioretty has been placed on injured reserve with a lower body injury, and there is no timetable for return. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 11 Nov 6:43pm - - O +6 -120 Closing 13 Nov 2:23am - - O +3.5 -225 -
- Regular Season
Senators Team Leaders
Points 36
+ / - 15
Shots 121
Penalty Mins 50
Wins 9
GAA 2.55
Points 38
+ / - 11
Shots 102
Penalty Mins 28
Wins 9
GAA 2.15
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- Regular Season
Maple Leafs Team Leaders
Points 36
+ / - 15
Shots 121
Penalty Mins 50
Wins 9
GAA 2.55
Points 38
+ / - 11
Shots 102
Penalty Mins 28
Wins 9
GAA 2.15
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Injuries
Zack Ostapchuk (C)
Ques Fri Undisclosed - 12 / 12 / 24Nikolas Matinpalo (D)
Ques Wed Illness - 05 / 12 / 24Artem Zub (D)
Out indefinitely Foot - 25 / 11 / 24David Perron (LW)
Out indefinitely Upper Body - 25 / 11 / 24Noah Gregor (LW)
Ques wed Undisclosed - 19 / 11 / 24Shane Pinto (C)
Ques Tues Undisclosed - 24 / 10 / 24David Perron (LW)
Ques Sat Personal - 21 / 10 / 24Linus Ullmark (G)
Out Tues Undisclosed - 14 / 10 / 24Artem Zub (D)
Ques Thurs Concussion - 14 / 10 / 24Ridly Greig (C)
Ques Tues Upper Body - 13 / 10 / 24Anthony Stolarz (G)
Ques Sat Lower Body - 12 / 12 / 24Jani Hakanpaa (D)
Out indefinitely Lower Body - 02 / 12 / 24Jake McCabe (D)
Out indefinitely Upper Body - 01 / 12 / 24Bobby McMann (C)
Out indefinitely Lower Body - 28 / 11 / 24Oliver Ekman-Larsson (D)
Ques Sun Illness - 22 / 11 / 24Max Domi (C)
Out indefinitely Lower Body - 20 / 11 / 24Matthew Knies (LW)
Out indefinitely Upper Body - 20 / 11 / 24David Kampf (C)
Out indefinitely Lower Body - 19 / 11 / 24Ryan Reaves (RW)
Out indefinitely Suspension - 17 / 11 / 24Max Pacioretty (LW)
Out indefinitely Lower Body - 10 / 11 / 24Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Zack Ostapchuk (C) Ques Fri Undisclosed - 12 / 12 / 24 2-1 0-1-2 + - Ostapchuk left the last game due to an undisclosed injury, and it has yet to be established if he will be active against the Hurricanes on Friday.
Nikolas Matinpalo (D) Ques Wed Illness - 05 / 12 / 24 3-3 1-3-2 + - Matinpalo is dealing with illness, and it is unclear if he will play Wednesday's game against the Ducks.
Artem Zub (D) Out indefinitely Foot - 25 / 11 / 24 3-7 5-3-2 + - Zub is placed on the injured reserve list due to a fractured foot, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
David Perron (LW) Out indefinitely Upper Body - 25 / 11 / 24 3-7 5-3-2 + - Perron has been out of the lineup with an upper body injury, and it is unknown how long he will be debilitated.
Noah Gregor (LW) Ques wed Undisclosed - 19 / 11 / 24 3-10 6-5-2 + - Gregor is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and it has yet to be established if he will play against the Sharks on Wednesday.
Shane Pinto (C) Ques Tues Undisclosed - 24 / 10 / 24 10-14 10-10-4 + - Pinto is battling an undisclosed injury, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action for Tuesday's contest versus the Maple Leafs.
David Perron (LW) Ques Sat Personal - 21 / 10 / 24 11-14 11-10-4 + - Perron is dealing with a personal matter, and it is unknown if he will play against the Hurricanes on Saturday.
Linus Ullmark (G) Out Tues Undisclosed - 14 / 10 / 24 11-17 12-12-4 + - Ullmark is dealing with an upper body injury, and he is not expected to suit up against the Utah on Tuesday.
Artem Zub (D) Ques Thurs Concussion - 14 / 10 / 24 11-17 12-12-4 + - Zub is dealing with concussion, and it is unclear if he will play against the Islanders on Thursday.
Ridly Greig (C) Ques Tues Upper Body - 13 / 10 / 24 11-17 12-12-4 + - Greig is nursing an upper body injury, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action against the Hockey Club on Tuesday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Anthony Stolarz (G) Ques Sat Lower Body - 12 / 12 / 24 1-1 0-2 + - Stolarz exited the contest with a lower body injury, and it is unclear if he will dress against the Red Wings on Saturday.
Jani Hakanpaa (D) Out indefinitely Lower Body - 02 / 12 / 24 3-4 2-5 + - Hakanpaa has been placed on injured reserve with a lower body injury, and there is no timetable for return.
Jake McCabe (D) Out indefinitely Upper Body - 01 / 12 / 24 3-4 2-5 + - McCabe has been placed on injured reserve with an upper body injury, and there is no timetable for return.
Bobby McMann (C) Out indefinitely Lower Body - 28 / 11 / 24 3-6 3-6 + - McMann has been placed on injured reserve with a lower body injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson (D) Ques Sun Illness - 22 / 11 / 24 4-6 3-7 + - Ekman-Larsson is ailing from illness, and it has yet to be established if he will be active against the Hockey Club on Sunday.
Max Domi (C) Out indefinitely Lower Body - 20 / 11 / 24 5-6 4-7 + - Domi is dealing with a lower-body injury, and there is no timetable for his return.
Matthew Knies (LW) Out indefinitely Upper Body - 20 / 11 / 24 5-6 4-7 + - Knies has been placed on injured reserve with an upper body injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
David Kampf (C) Out indefinitely Lower Body - 19 / 11 / 24 5-6 4-7 + - Kampf has been placed on the injured reserve with a lower-body injury, and there is no timetable for his return.
Ryan Reaves (RW) Out indefinitely Suspension - 17 / 11 / 24 5-6 4-7 + - Reaves has been suspended due to an illegal check to the head, and he will be sidelined for five games.
Max Pacioretty (LW) Out indefinitely Lower Body - 10 / 11 / 24 7-7 5-9 + - Pacioretty has been placed on injured reserve with a lower body injury, and there is no timetable for return.