The Leafs are off to an uneven start with a 6-4-2 record, which puts them fourth in the Atlantic Division, while the Senators have lost five and six to fall into last place in the Atlantic Division at 4-6-0 as both teams prepare to reignite the Battle of Ontario, Mark Masters writes.
Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov was pulled after allowing three goals on four shots in his last start in Tampa last Saturday. His save percentage is an ugly .831 this season, but the 26-year-old says he’s “fighting through this . I know I m better goalie than this." Mark Masters has more.
The Maple Leafs and Predators held optional skates at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Saturday. Mark Masters has more on William Nylander s hot start.