Senators drop both preseason games against the Maple Leafs

The Ottawa Senators lost both ends of their preseason split-squad matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs on September 23, 2026, falling by scores of 6-1 and 4-2. Ottawa was outscored 10-3 across the two contests, with one of the games taking place at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.

Tim Stutzle opened the scoring for Ottawa in Toronto, but a Maple Leafs lineup featuring Auston Matthews and Gavin McKenna quickly took control during the 6-1 contest. The Senators remained more competitive in the 4-2 defeat but struggled to generate consistent offense throughout the night.