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Toronto Maple Leafs Look to Extend Series Lead in Game 3 Against Ottawa Senators in Critical Playoff Matchup

In Game 3 of their first-round playoff series, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators will face off in a pivotal matchup north of the border. Toronto currently leads the series 2-0 after convincing wins in the first two games. Ottawa will be looking to bounce back and get a win on the board, while Toronto aims to continue their dominance. Historically, Toronto has had the upper hand in playoff series between the two teams. Ottawa is favored to win Game 3, with the current line at -125. It will be an exciting game as both teams look to gain the upper hand in this heated rivalry on the ice.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Maple Leafs +110 | Senators -125
• Spread: Maple Leafs +1.5 (-249) | Senators -1.5 (+205)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ottawa will win straight-up is 56%.

Toronto vs Ottawa Stats

Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs secured a 2-0 series advantage against the Ottawa Senators with a win in sudden death overtime in Game 2. Toronto has been performing well in the postseason, ranking 4th in the league in goals per game and tied for 2nd in goals against. They also excel in power play success and penalty killing, ranking 3rd and 6th respectively in those categories. In Game 2, Toronto took control early, with Morgan Rielly and John Tavares scoring in the first period to give them a 2-0 lead. Despite being outshot in the second and third periods, Toronto managed to hold on for the win with Max Domi scoring the game-winning goal in overtime. Anthony Stolarz made 26 saves in the victory. With a power ranking of 22, Toronto is ranked 8th in offense, 8th in defense, and has a season record of 54-26-4.

Ottawa Senators Analysis

The Ottawa Senators showed resilience after falling two goals down early in the game, eventually forcing overtime but ultimately losing and now facing a 2-0 series deficit. Despite their strong offensive and defensive performances in the middle section of the game, they were unable to secure the win. Ottawa is ranked 19th in offense, scoring an average of 2 goals per game, and 13th in defense, allowing an average of 4.50 goals per contest in the playoffs. With a power ranking of 18 and an overall record of 45-31-8, the Senators will need to regroup and secure a win in their upcoming games to stay alive in the series.

Toronto Dominates Ottawa in Early Stages of Series, Holds 2-0 Lead

The current series between Toronto and Ottawa has been characterized by Toronto's early dominance, putting Ottawa in a position where they have had to play catch-up. Ottawa has found themselves trailing 2-0 in both games after the opening period, ultimately leading to them playing from behind for the remainder of the matches. Despite Ottawa's efforts to rally in Game 2, they were unable to secure a victory. Toronto's key players such as Nylander, Marner, Tavares, and Matthews have consistently contributed to their success by recording points in both games. The spotlight has been on the goaltending performance, with Stolarz boasting a 1.95 GAA and a .934 save percentage, compared to Ullmark's 4.39 GAA and .800 save percentage. It remains to be seen if Coach Travis Green will make lineup changes, but Ottawa's slow starts have proven costly. Toronto seems determined to demonstrate their improvement and is poised to take a 3-0 lead in the series.

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