Senators lineup tonight: Ottawa's projected lineup for Game 3 against Toronto Maple Leafs | Stanley Cup Playoffs, Round 1, April 24, 2025

On Thursday, the Ottawa Senators will look to defend home ice when they face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 3 of their first-round series. Despite going 3–0 against Toronto during the regular season, Ottawa has been unable to replicate the same success so far in the postseason.

In Game 1 against the Maple Leafs, the Sens were on the wrong side of a 6–2 loss that saw them struggle to get going. In Game 2, they would keep things competitive through regulation, shutting Toronto out in the second and third periods to force overtime, where they came up short.

Now, with a chance to pick up a win and force a Game 5 back in Toronto, the Senators will be looking to find the back of the net early tonight.

Ottawa Senators projected lines

Note: Lines subject to change

Forwards

1. Brady Tkachuk - Tim Stützle - Claude Giroux
2. Fabian Zetterlund - Dylan Cozens - Drake Batherson
3. Ridly Greig - Shane Pinto - Michael Amadio
4. Nick Cousins - Adam Gaudette - David Perron

Defense

1. Jake Sanderson - Artem Zub
2. Thomas Chabot - Nick Jensen
3. Tyler Kleven - Nikolas Matinpalo

Goalies

1. Linus Ullmark
2. Anton Forsberg

Powerplay

1. Brady Tkachuk, Dylan Cozens, Drake Batherson, Tim Stützle, Jake Sanderson
2. Claude Giroux, Ridly Greig, Fabian Zetterlund, David Perron, Thomas Chabot

Penalty Kill

1. Shane Pinto, Claude Giroux, Jake Sanderson, Artem Zub
2. Ridly Greig, Nick Cousins, Thomas Chabot, Nick Jensen

Looking back at Senators coach Travis Green's message following Game 2 loss

While the Senators were outplayed in Game 1 of their first-round series against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Game 2 was different.

The team played well, and despite its lack of playoff experience compared to many of the Maple Leafs' key players, it proved that the remainder of the series won't mirror Game 1.

Following a hard-fought loss in overtime, Sens coach Travis Green spoke with members of the press, praising his team for elevating their level of play in Game 2, while urging them to elevate it once more in Game 3:

"I really liked the way we played tonight. It is a big step for our group. I am looking forward to the next game ... To play a road game like that is very encouraging for our team. Now, we have to play a little better next game."

As the Sens head into Game 3 with home ice advantage, bettors seem to be backing the team to get the win. The team is a slight betting favorite on most major US-based sportsbooks.

With the stakes at an all-time high, only time will tell how things play out.