The Maple Leafs look a commanding, 2-0 series lead over the Senators on Tuesday with a dramatic, 3-2 overtime win on the back of hometown hero Max Domi. These clubs face off in Ottawa for Game 3 on Thursday, which should be an instant-classic of an NHL playoff matchup.
Many believe the Leafs might finally be making their move toward the Stanley Cup after nine consecutive early exits from the postseason. But don’t count Ottawa out just yet, especially after the fireworks we saw late in Tuesday’s game.
The Senators won all three head-to-head matchups against the Leafs in the 2024-25 regular season, outscoring Toronto by a total of 9-3. Brady Tkachuk and company also play much better hockey at home, having gone 27-11-3 at Canadian Tire Centre and just 18-19-4 on the road.
For Auston Matthews, John Tavares, Mitch Marner and the Leafs, the mission will be to get off to a fast start like Toronto did in Game 1. Craig Berube’s club won 6-2 in the opener, a far cry from the 3-2 squeaker it escaped with Tuesday.
Here’s what you need to know about Thursday’s matchup between the Leafs and Senators, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Leafs vs. Senators on today?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
Game 3 of Leafs vs. Senators will air live on ESPN with John Buccigross (play-by-play) and Kevin Weekes (analyst) on the call.
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Leafs vs. Senators start time
- Date: Thursday, April 24
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
The puck drop for Game 3 of Leafs vs. Senators is set for 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 24.
The game will be played at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario.
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 previous series end.
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| 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 at Los Angeles | June 27-28 |
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