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OTTAWA (18-18) AT TORONTO (16-20) Preview TORONTO (Interstat) — A pair of Atlantic Division rivals looking to build momentum meet Saturday when the Ottawa Senators visit the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Both teams enter the matchup on the heels of victories Tuesday. The Senators (18-18) fell in overtime to the Buffalo Sabres, 3-2, despite a goal from forward Ridly Greig. The Maple Leafs (16-20) snapped a three-game skid with a 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, powered by a four-point night from William Nylander. Ottawa has won five of its last eight games. Greig has been a consistent contributor during that stretch, recording four points (one goal, three assists) in his last 10 contests. He scored in the most recent outing against Buffalo. Toronto’s victory over Pittsburgh provided a bright spot in a difficult December, which has seen the team lose seven of its last 10 games. Nylander’s two-goal, two-assist performance was a season highlight. He leads the team in scoring and will be a focal point for the Senators’ defense. The Senators won the last meeting between the teams, a 5-2 victory in Montreal on Dec. 2, though Greig was held off the scoresheet. Toronto will aim to leverage home ice, where it is 10-9 this season, while Ottawa brings a 9-10 road record into the contest. In net, Ottawa’s Linus Ullmark made 22 saves in the loss to Buffalo. Toronto’s goaltender for Saturday is unconfirmed following the team’s win over Pittsburgh. This game opens a home back-to-back set for Toronto, which hosts the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday. Ottawa continues a road trip Monday in Columbus. Key Players to Watch: Senators: C Ridly Greig. The forward has points in three of his last five games and scored in the team’s most recent contest. Maple Leafs: RW William Nylander. Coming off a dominant four-point game, he is Toronto’s primary offensive engine. The puck drops at 7 p.m. EST.

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