See more MLHS in Google Add MLHS as a preferred source + Add There is plenty to get up for as the Maple Leafs host the Senators on Saturday Night Hockey (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet): It’s the first Saturday night at home of the 2026-27 season for a much-changed team still looking to break out offensively after four total goals in their first two games. Rivalry game, to boot, against the Senators in their season opener. While the Leafs beat them in the playoffs in 2025 (as is tradition), the Leafs are a paltry 2-9 versus the Senators over the last three regular seasons. They’ve already lost to a big division rival at home to start the season (Montreal). A 0-2 start would be pretty unappetizing in that department, especially after the Leafs struggled so badly inside their own division last season. Head coach Jim Hiller made no bones about the importance of the game to Leafs associate coach Daniel Alfredsson: “It’s a big night, let’s be honest… I can’t imagine you wouldn’t be anything but just a little bit emotional deep down.” Auston Matthews is looking for his first point of the season before it becomes a season-opening slump, by his standards. He has 26 goals and 52 points in 37 career games against the Senators, his most points against any one NHL team. Sergei Bobrovsky is looking for his first win as a Leaf vs. an opponent he generally thrives against — 18-9-1, .919 save percentage with four shutouts. Game Day Quotes
Jim Hiller on facing a Senators team in their season opener:
We’re in two different situations. For us, a lot of new players. I’m glad we’ve had these couple of games under our belt. For Ottawa, maybe it’s a little bit less important because they do have a good bulk of their team back.
Personally, I’m glad we’ve had the two games just to iron out some kinks and get some guys to play with each other. We’ve kind of talked about that. But I don’t think that will prejudice or benefit either team, just based on the fact that they’re a pretty veteran team.
Daniel Alfredsson on facing his former team from behind the bench:
We got a taste of it in preseason, seeing a lot of the guys that you’ve built relationships with the last three years. It’s different — there’s no question — being on the other side.
But it’s also something we all know in this league is going to happen. I’ve still got good relationships with a lot of the players and staff. Obviously, wish them the best and wish us a little bit better.
Hiller on the emotions Alfredsson might feel during tonight’s game:
I can only imagine. I know myself, when I left the Leafs — I left Detroit and then the Leafs — you know people. You’ve worn the crest. You’ve been part of the fight. All those kinds of things.
I imagine it’s going to be an emotional night for him. He’s a pretty calm and obviously professional guy. He’ll probably keep most of that in, but I can’t imagine you wouldn’t be anything but just a little bit emotional deep down.
Senators head coach Travis Green on coaching against Daniel Alfredsson:
It is a nice story. First of all, I enjoyed working with Alffy for two years. He is a good friend. But I wish nothing but the best for him personally. Obviously, from a team standpoint, I wouldn’t say the same things, and they wouldn’t say that about us.
He is a good coach. He’ll do well.
Green on pre-scouting the Leafs:
It is a different team. For the last few years, you’ve been used to knowing who is on the ice when you watch a game. I kind of had to double-take a lot to see who was on the ice. That’s about all I’ll say about it.
Green on whether he was surprised that former Leafs teammate Mats Sundin left Sweden to join Leafs management:
No, not really. Like a lot of people, you always envisioned him being back with the Leafs. He is a great captain for the team, a great teammate, and I loved playing with him. Any time you have good people back in the game, it is good for our league. It is good to see him back.
Green on what his team has to prove this season:
Oh man, lots. We haven’t proven anything. No team has yet this year. We have made the playoffs the past two years. We want to go further. Ultimately, we want to win a Stanley Cup.
Green on waiting until today to start the Senators’ season:
It’s been a long week, especially when you are watching other teams play games. There is nothing like playing games. Give the guys credit; they worked hard this week. Obviously, there are certain drills and certain days where we are trying to mimic game-like intensity. But there is no secret: Nothing is like playing a game. Our guys are very antsy to get going.
Jake McCabe on the team’s gelling process with so many new faces in the fold:
We were all here two or three weeks before camp even started. We got together lots and had lots of fun outings together — skated together, golfed together, you name it. I feel like we have a tight crew already.
The pieces we brought in have really bought into their roles and also provide great personality for our group. A lot of veteran guys, and we obviously added a young guy in Gavin. A lot of the established guys who have been around a while bring a little spice to our room and on the ice. It’s been a great mix.
McCabe on Kirill Marchenko’s quick adjustment to Toronto:
It’s impressive, someone for whom English isn’t his first language and who has only been in one place over here in North America. You get tossed into Toronto the day before game one. It is not an easy thing to do. He seems to have a great personality.
I’m trying to talk to him as much as I can. He always has a smile on his face. I texted him right away, telling him I’m sure he’s happy he is on our team now because he is a pain in the ass to play against — he is a good player who is heavy, skilled. He’s excited to be here.
Hiller on Marchenko’s acclimation:
He’s had one practice with us now because we had that one yesterday. I think that just helped him be comfortable.
It’s a whirlwind when you come in and join the team; never mind when you’re going boom, boom, back-to-back. We had a chance to have a day off, catch his breath, get a little bit organized. It was a really good practice yesterday.
But again, having said all that, we really liked how he played the first two games. Lots of chances, close, and didn’t strike, but that’ll happen here soon.
Darren Raddysh on his adjustment to his new team so far:
Game two was definitely a bit better. The first game was not my best. Definitely, it was a cool moment to wear the Leafs jersey. I am just trying to settle in here, play simple, and help the team out as best as I can.
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Auston Matthews 🇺🇸
C · Shoots: L · 6 ft 3 in · 214 lb
Age: 29 · Born 1997-09-17 · San Ramon, CA, USA
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2026–27 NHL Cap Hit: $13,250,000
Current Linemates ↗: Kirill Marchenko, Jack Roslovic
2026–27 NHL regular season
2GP 0G 0A 0PTS -2+/- 2.0SOG/GP
59.0%5v5 CF% 0.0%5v5 GF% 0.00PTS/GP 56.5%FO%
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Bo Groulx 🇨🇦
C/LW · Shoots: L · 6 ft 2 in · 202 lb
Age: 26 · Born 2000-02-06 · Rouen, FRA
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2026–27 NHL Cap Hit: $812,500
Current Linemates ↗: Brandon Duhaime, Teddy Blueger
2026–27 NHL regular season
1GP 0G 0A 0PTS 0+/- 1.0SOG/GP
47.0%5v5 CF% N/A5v5 GF% 0.00PTS/GP 50.0%FO%
9:49TOI/GP8:23EVTOI/GP0:00PPTOI/GP1:26PKTOI/GP
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Brandon Duhaime 🇺🇸
LW · Shoots: L · 6 ft 2 in · 213 lb
Age: 29 · Born 1997-05-22 · Coral Springs, FL, USA
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2026–27 NHL Cap Hit: $2,600,000
Current Linemates ↗: Teddy Blueger, Bo Groulx
2026–27 NHL regular season
2GP 0G 0A 0PTS 0+/- 1.0SOG/GP
31.0%5v5 CF% N/A5v5 GF% 0.00PTS/GP
11:52TOI/GP9:23EVTOI/GP0:00PPTOI/GP2:29PKTOI/GP
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Colton Sissons 🇨🇦
C/RW · Shoots: R · 6 ft 1 in · 207 lb
Age: 32 · Born 1993-11-05 · North Vancouver, BC, CAN
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2026–27 NHL Cap Hit: $4,250,000
Current Linemates ↗: Easton Cowan, Nick Paul
2026–27 NHL regular season
2GP 1G 0A 1PTS 1+/- 1.0SOG/GP
55.8%5v5 CF% 100.0%5v5 GF% 0.50PTS/GP 52.9%FO%
13:10TOI/GP10:50EVTOI/GP0:00PPTOI/GP2:21PKTOI/GP
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Easton Cowan 🇨🇦
LW/RW · Shoots: L · 6 ft 0 in · 189 lb
Age: 21 · Born 2005-05-20 · Mount Brydges, ON, CAN
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2026–27 NHL Cap Hit: $900,000
Current Linemates ↗: Nick Paul, Colton Sissons
2026–27 NHL regular season
2GP 1G 2A 3PTS 2+/- 2.0SOG/GP
63.1%5v5 CF% 100.0%5v5 GF% 1.50PTS/GP
14:41TOI/GP11:19EVTOI/GP2:36PPTOI/GP0:46PKTOI/GP
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Gavin McKenna 🇨🇦
LW · Shoots: L · 5 ft 11 in · 164 lb
Age: 18 · Born 2007-12-20 · Whitehorse, YT, CAN
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2026–27 NHL Cap Hit: $1,075,000
Current Linemates ↗: John Tavares, William Nylander
2026–27 NHL regular season
2GP 0G 0A 0PTS -2+/- 1.0SOG/GP
28.3%5v5 CF% 0.0%5v5 GF% 0.00PTS/GP
15:26TOI/GP12:29EVTOI/GP2:54PPTOI/GP0:03PKTOI/GP
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Jack Roslovic 🇺🇸
RW · Shoots: R · 6 ft 1 in · 195 lb
Age: 29 · Born 1997-01-29 · Columbus, OH, USA
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2026–27 NHL Cap Hit: $4,000,000
Current Linemates ↗: Kirill Marchenko, Auston Matthews
2026–27 NHL regular season
2GP 0G 1A 1PTS 0+/- 2.0SOG/GP
64.8%5v5 CF% N/A5v5 GF% 0.50PTS/GP 71.4%FO%
16:34TOI/GP13:36EVTOI/GP2:58PPTOI/GP0:00PKTOI/GP
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John Tavares 🇨🇦
C · Shoots: L · 6 ft 1 in · 211 lb
Age: 36 · Born 1990-09-20 · Mississauga, ON, CAN
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2026–27 NHL Cap Hit: $4,389,280
Current Linemates ↗: Gavin McKenna, William Nylander
2026–27 NHL regular season
2GP 0G 1A 1PTS -1+/- 2.5SOG/GP
38.8%5v5 CF% 50.0%5v5 GF% 0.50PTS/GP 50.0%FO%
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Kirill Marchenko 🇷🇺
RW/LW · Shoots: R · 6 ft 3 in · 201 lb
Age: 26 · Born 2000-07-21 · Barnaul, RUS
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2026–27 NHL Cap Hit: $3,850,000
Current Linemates ↗: Auston Matthews, Jack Roslovic
2026–27 NHL regular season
2GP 0G 1A 1PTS 0+/- 3.5SOG/GP
58.3%5v5 CF% 100.0%5v5 GF% 0.50PTS/GP
19:12TOI/GP15:08EVTOI/GP4:04PPTOI/GP0:00PKTOI/GP
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Nick Paul 🇨🇦
C/LW · Shoots: L · 6 ft 3 in · 225 lb
Age: 31 · Born 1995-03-20 · Mississauga, ON, CAN
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2026–27 NHL Cap Hit: $3,150,000
Current Linemates ↗: Easton Cowan, Colton Sissons
2026–27 NHL regular season
2GP 0G 1A 1PTS 0+/- 0.5SOG/GP
52.7%5v5 CF% 50.0%5v5 GF% 0.50PTS/GP 46.7%FO%
15:38TOI/GP10:45EVTOI/GP2:52PPTOI/GP2:01PKTOI/GP
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Teddy Blueger 🇱🇻
C · Shoots: L · 6 ft 0 in · 185 lb
Age: 32 · Born 1994-08-15 · Riga, LVA
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2026–27 NHL Cap Hit: $2,500,000
Current Linemates ↗: Brandon Duhaime, Bo Groulx
2026–27 NHL regular season
2GP 0G 0A 0PTS 0+/- 0.5SOG/GP
29.1%5v5 CF% N/A5v5 GF% 0.00PTS/GP 30.8%FO%
11:09TOI/GP8:34EVTOI/GP0:01PPTOI/GP2:35PKTOI/GP
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William Nylander 🇸🇪
RW · Shoots: R · 6 ft 0 in · 200 lb
Age: 30 · Born 1996-05-01 · Calgary, AB, CAN
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2026–27 NHL Cap Hit: $11,500,000
Current Linemates ↗: Gavin McKenna, John Tavares
2026–27 NHL regular season
2GP 2G 0A 2PTS -2+/- 3.0SOG/GP
34.4%5v5 CF% 40.0%5v5 GF% 1.00PTS/GP
18:12TOI/GP13:51EVTOI/GP3:50PPTOI/GP0:31PKTOI/GP
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Zack MacEwen 🇨🇦
RW · Shoots: R · 6 ft 4 in · 226 lb
Age: 30 · Born 1996-07-08 · Charlottetown, PE, CAN
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2026–27 NHL Cap Hit: $875,000
Current Linemates ↗: N/A
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1GP 0G 0A 0PTS 0+/- 0.0SOG/GP
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Chris Tanev 🇨🇦
D · Shoots: R · 6 ft 3 in · 199 lb
Age: 36 · Born 1989-12-20 · Toronto, ON, CAN
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2026–27 NHL Cap Hit: $4,500,000
Current Partner ↗: Jake McCabe
2026–27 NHL regular season
2GP 0G 0A 0PTS 0+/- 0.5SOG/GP
36.3%5v5 CF% N/A5v5 GF% 0.00PTS/GP
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Darren Raddysh 🇨🇦
D · Shoots: R · 6 ft 1 in · 204 lb
Age: 30 · Born 1996-02-28 · Toronto, ON, CAN
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2026–27 NHL Cap Hit: $8,500,000
Current Partner ↗: Morgan Rielly
2026–27 NHL regular season
2GP 0G 0A 0PTS -3+/- 3.5SOG/GP
52.2%5v5 CF% 25.0%5v5 GF% 0.00PTS/GP
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Jake McCabe 🇺🇸
D · Shoots: L · 6 ft 1 in · 205 lb
Age: 32 · Born 1993-10-12 · Eau Claire, WI, USA
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2026–27 NHL Cap Hit: $4,513,102
Current Partner ↗: Chris Tanev
2026–27 NHL regular season
2GP 0G 0A 0PTS 0+/- 1.0SOG/GP
45.2%5v5 CF% N/A5v5 GF% 0.00PTS/GP
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Morgan Rielly 🇨🇦
D · Shoots: L · 6 ft 1 in · 224 lb
Age: 32 · Born 1994-03-09 · Vancouver, BC, CAN
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2026–27 NHL Cap Hit: $7,500,000
Current Partner ↗: Darren Raddysh
2026–27 NHL regular season
2GP 0G 2A 2PTS -1+/- 1.0SOG/GP
50.0%5v5 CF% 33.3%5v5 GF% 1.00PTS/GP
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Nick Blankenburg 🇺🇸
D · Shoots: R · 5 ft 9 in · 179 lb
Age: 28 · Born 1998-05-12 · Washington, MI, USA
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2026–27 NHL Cap Hit: $1,400,000
Current Partner ↗: N/A
2026–27 NHL regular season
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Oliver Ekman-Larsson 🇸🇪
D · Shoots: L · 6 ft 2 in · 191 lb
Age: 35 · Born 1991-07-17 · Karlskrona, SWE
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2026–27 NHL Cap Hit: $3,500,000
Current Partner ↗: Troy Stecher
2026–27 NHL regular season
2GP 0G 0A 0PTS 1+/- 1.5SOG/GP
46.1%5v5 CF% 66.6%5v5 GF% 0.00PTS/GP
16:49TOI/GP14:48EVTOI/GP0:02PPTOI/GP1:59PKTOI/GP
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Troy Stecher 🇨🇦
D · Shoots: R · 5 ft 11 in · 184 lb
Age: 32 · Born 1994-04-07 · Richmond, BC, CAN
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2026–27 NHL Cap Hit: $1,350,000
Current Partner ↗: Oliver Ekman-Larsson
2026–27 NHL regular season
2GP 0G 0A 0PTS 2+/- 0.0SOG/GP
40.4%5v5 CF% 100.0%5v5 GF% 0.00PTS/GP
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Anthony Stolarz 🇺🇸
G · Catches: L · 6 ft 6 in · 248 lb
Age: 32 · Born 1994-01-20 · Edison, NJ, USA
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2026–27 NHL Cap Hit: $3,750,000
2026–27 NHL regular season
1GP 1W 0L 0OT/SOL 1.03GAA .963SV%
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Sergei Bobrovsky 🇷🇺
G · Catches: L · 6 ft 2 in · 187 lb
Age: 38 · Born 1988-09-20 · Novokuznetsk, RUS
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2026–27 NHL Cap Hit: $7,000,000
2026–27 NHL regular season
1GP 0W 1L 0OT/SOL 3.06GAA .875SV%
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