Welcome back to the return of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head matchups and other factors that may play in.

The Ottawa Senators will take on the Toronto Maple Leafs in an NHL matchup on Tuesday. This prediction includes our best bet of the game.

When the Toronto Maple Leafs play the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday (beginning at 7:00 PM ET), William Nylander and Brady Tkachuk should be among the top players to keep an eye on. See below to read more about Maple Leafs vs.