The Leafs posted their fourth straight 100-point season, but they don’t have any postseason hardware to show for it.
Toronto reached the second round once and was bounced twice in the first round over the past three seasons. This year is a chance to change the narrative.
The Leafs finished with the second-best record in the Eastern Conference and won the Atlantic Division. They will play the Ottawa Senators in the first round.
The Sens haven’t made the playoffs since the 2016-17 season when they lost in the conference finals. Each year since has been disappointing, with this year being the first time they’ve amassed 40 wins since 2016-17.
Ottawa will have its work cut out for it as the Leafs not only have the talent, but they have significant playoff experience. Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, William Nylander and John Tavares form a strong foursome on the attack. Each has tallied at least 70 points, with Marner hitting 100.
Meanwhile, the Sens’ top point scorer is Tim Stutzle, a 23-year-old in his fifth NHL season. Ottawa’s roster doesn’t quite compare to Toronto’s, but that hasn’t stopped teams from upsetting the Leafs in the past. Perhaps Ottawa can be the next.
Here’s what you need to know to watch Leafs vs. Senators, including broadcast information and start times.
Leafs vs. Senators playoff schedule
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 20 | Game 1 at Leafs | 7 p.m. | ESPN2, Fubo |
| April 22 | Game 2 at Leafs | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN2, Fubo |
| April 24 | Game 3 at Senators | 7 p.m. | ESPN2, Fubo |
| April 26 | Game 4 at Senators | 7 p.m. | TBS, truTV, Sling |
| April 29 | Game 5* at Leafs | TBA | TBA, Fubo or Sling |
| May 1 | Game 6* at Senators | TBA | TBA, Fubo or Sling |
| May 3 | Game 7* at Leafs | TBA | TBA, Fubo or Sling |
* If necessary
How to watch Leafs vs. Senators: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: ESPN2, TBS and truTV (U.S.), Sportsnet, CBC and TVAS (Canada)
- Live stream: Fubo, Sling
The Leafs vs. Senators games will air live on ESPN2, TBS and truTV in the United States. Canadian viewers can watch the games live on either Sportsnet, CBC or TVAS in French.
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Leafs vs. Senators radio station
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NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2025
Here are the key dates to know for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when the previous series ends.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| First round begins | April 19 |
| NHL Draft Lottery | May 5 or 6 |
| NHL Scouting Combine at Buffalo | June 1-7 |
| Stanley Cup Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 23 |
| NHL Draft in Los Angeles | June 27-28 |
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