Maple Leafs Dismantle Senators 6-1 in One-Sided Battle of Ontario

The Maple Leafs made quick work of their provincial rivals Saturday night, steamrolling the Senators 6-1 in a game that was never really competitive. Toronto came out flying and never looked back, turning Scotiabank Arena into a shooting gallery for the home side.

Ottawa managed just one goal against a Leafs squad that seemed to score at will, with Toronto's offense clicking on all cylinders. The Senators were outmatched in every zone, unable to generate sustained pressure or solve Toronto's netminder with any consistency. By the time the final horn sounded, this one had long been decided.

The Battle of Ontario has been lopsided lately, but this was particularly brutal for Ottawa. The Senators looked outclassed from the opening faceoff, and the 6-1 scoreline actually flatters them -- it could've been worse. Toronto's depth scoring showed up in a big way, and their defensive structure gave Ottawa's forwards nothing to work with.

DarkHorse didn't publish a pick for this one, which in hindsight might've been the smart play given how unpredictable divisional games can be. Though if you had Toronto on the moneyline, you were cashing tickets before the second intermission. The Leafs are rolling, and the Senators? They've got plenty to figure out before their next tilt.