THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS
DEF. THE TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING
Their First Playoff Series Win in 19 Years
“The Leafs won the best-of-seven matchup in six games, winning three times in overtime on the road and ending an 11-game losing streak in elimination games. They advanced in a series for the first time since 2004, a frustrating drought that included first-round exits in each of the past six seasons. Toronto’s last playoff series win came in seven games against the Ottawa Senators in the 2004 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.”
The Toronto Maple Leafs celebrate after winning Game 6 in OT (breaking their first round curse and advancing to the second round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs)