The Maple Leafs will have to fight and prove they aren't a team that falters under the highest pressure — again.

The Toronto Maple Leafs had a 3-0 series lead over the Ottawa Senators, but after two straight losses, there will be a Game 6. The Senators have found a way to

TORONTO—A franchise's history doesn’t dictate its future, but when it comes to the Toronto Maple Leafs and their playoff record, the past has a way of lingering that makes you wonder if they need a team exorcist.

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators are squaring off in Game 6 of their first-round series on Thursday night. Toronto has lost its first two chances to close out Ottawa. They have to head back to the Capital City for their third attempt.

Preparing for a third crack at eliminating the Ottawa Senators in the Battle of Ontario, Toronto Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube believes there’s been too much external focus on his best and highest-paid players after they were kept off the scoreboard in Game 5.

The Senators fought off the Maple Leafs again to force a Game 6 in their first-round series. Check out all the other NHL highlights from Tuesday.