Maple Leafs defeat Senators 6-2 in Game 1

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Ottawa Senators 6-2 in Game 1 of their first-round NHL playoff series, powered by Mitch Marner's goal and two assists. William Nylander and John Tavares each contributed a goal and an assist, while goaltender Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves for Toronto. The Maple Leafs capitalized on the power play, scoring three times with the man advantage, including a 5-on-3 goal by Nylander. Ottawa's Drake Batherson and Ridly Greig managed to score, but the Senators could not overcome Toronto's offensive surge. The win gives Toronto a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series, which will continue with Game 2 in Toronto before shifting to Ottawa. The matchup marks the first playoff 'Battle of Ontario' since 2004, renewing a storied rivalry between the teams.