The season was cut short by the most recent lock-out, which delayed opening day until January 19, 2013. The Maple Leafs and Senators met five times in the 48-game season, with the Maple Leafs taking the season series 4–1. Toronto would finish the shortened season in fifth place in the Eastern Conference and clinch their first playoff spot since 2004, while Ottawa would finish seventh in the East. The Senators were matched up in the first round versus the Montreal Canadiens. They took the series in five games before falling to the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second round. The Maple Leafs lost in Game 7 against the Boston Bruins and failed to pass the first round.