Maple Leafs back home for Senators preseason meeting

Toronto enters on a one-game winning streak.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 57m1 min read

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What happened: Toronto is set for a scheduled 0-0 preseason game against Ottawa on Saturday. The Leafs won the two recent meetings listed in the matchup pack, 4-2 and 6-1, both played on Sept. 23.

Why it matters: The home date gives the Maple Leafs another read on a roster that has opened 5-9. Toronto is averaging 2.9 goals and allowing 3.8, so the next few preseason games carry weight before the 2026-27 opener.

By the numbers: Toronto is 5-9 this season with a last-five run of WLWWL, scoring 2.9 goals per game and allowing 3.8. In the two recent meetings listed here, the Leafs outscored Ottawa 10-3.

What to watch: Watch whether Toronto can extend its one-game streak and clean up the defensive side after allowing 3.8 goals per game through 14 outings.

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