The Ottawa Senators are scheduled to meet the Toronto Maple Leafs in a thrilling NHL Preseason game on September 24, 2024, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT.
As a team, the Senators scored a lot of goals. Their average of 6.00 goals per game is second in the league, and the Maple Leafs are not far behind, getting 5.00 goals per game, which is fifth.
Both teams' defenses are weak; Ottawa gives up 5 goals per game, which is 15th, and Toronto gives up 6 goals per game, which is 16th.
The Maple Leafs take more shots per game than the Senators. They are first in the league with 37.0 tries per game, while the Senators are fourth with 34.0.
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Ottawa Senators vs Toronto Maple Leafs: Date and puck-drop time
The Ottawa Senators will take on the Toronto Maple Leafs in a highly anticipated NHL Preseason game on September 24, 2024, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT, at Canadian Tire Centre, in Ottawa, Canada.
| Date | September 24, 2024 |
| Puck-Drop Time | 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT |
| Venue | Canadian Tire Centre |
| Location | Ottawa, Canada |
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Ottawa Senators vs Toronto Maple Leafs team news
Ottawa Senators team news and players to watch
Cole Reinhardt has been very important on offense, getting two goals and setting up two assists. He has been on the ice for an average of 12:34 per game.
Additionally, Jan Jenik has made a difference by scoring one goal and setting up three assists while having an average of 13:48 minutes per game.
As a goalie, Mads Sogaard has had a tough season. He has given up 4.76 goals per game and has a save percentage of .865, but he has yet to score a shutout.
Ottawa Senators injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Norris | Upper body | Out for Season |
Toronto Maple Leafs team news and players to watch
Max Pacioretty has been an excellent player, averaging 15:35 of ice time per game scoring 2 goals and setting up 1 assist.
John Tavares has averaged 16:57 of ice time and has been a productive facilitator, dishing out three assists despite his lack of a goal.
Matt Murray has had a very hard time as a goalie. He has given up a lot of goals (6.21 per game) and has only saved .727 of the shots that have been faced. He has also not achieved a shutout yet.
Toronto Maple Leafs injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bobby McMann | Lower Body | Out |
Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs head-to-head record
Based on their last five meetings, the Ottawa Senators have beaten the Toronto Maple Leafs four times in a row. The Senators beat the Leafs 5-3 in their most recent game, which happened on February 11, 2024.
This showed how strong their offense is. Toronto's defense has been broken down many times in recent games, with victories of 4-2, 6-3, along with 3-2 for Ottawa. The Maple Leafs did win 4–3, though, which shows they can fight back.
Based on this pattern, Ottawa seems to be ahead, but Toronto is going to be eager to tie the game, which will make it very interesting.
The Senators will likely keep playing aggressively, while the Leafs will likely try to tighten up their defense and take advantage of scoring chances.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2024 | Senators 5-3 Leafs |
| Dec 28, 2023 | Senators 4-2 Leafs |
| Dec 08, 2023 | Leafs 4-3 Senators |
| Nov 09, 2023 | Senators 6-3 Leafs |
| Sep 24, 2023 | Senators 3-2 Leafs |