The Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs will be able to play at home this season despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario government announced Thursday. MacLeod said the decision was made after meetings with Ontario's chief medical officer of health along with top public health officials in Toronto and Ottawa. Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitchell Marner celebrates a goal during a game against the Ottawa Senators in 2018. "We are thankful to have the approval of all government branches and health authorities to begin our season at Scotiabank Arena," said Maple Leafs General Manager Kyle Dubas in a statement Thursday. The Toronto Maple Leafs are scheduled to host the Montreal Canadiens, while the Edmonton Oilers are slated to face the visiting Vancouver Canucks as part of a five-game schedule on opening night.

Source: CBC News January 07, 2021 21:13 UTC