The Toronto Maple Leafs are entering the Stanley Cup Playoffs with momentum and belief they haven’t had in years. After securing the Atlantic Division title for the first time since 2000, this team is looking dangerous and ready for a deep run. With goaltending that has transformed from a question mark to a strength, Anthony Stolarz has been stellar with three shutouts in his last four games, proving the Leafs have a netminder capable of stealing a playoff series.
Head coach Craig Berube’s influence has been undeniable, building a solid defensive structure that has been missing in previous seasons. The Leafs aren’t just an offensive powerhouse anymore—they can win the gritty games that playoff hockey demands. The stars are stepping up too, with Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner both hitting the 100-point milestone in the same season, showing their incredible chemistry.
As the Battle of Ontario returns, Toronto faces Ottawa in the first round, setting up a fierce provincial rivalry. With improved depth, led by the emergence of Matthew Knies, and key defensemen Jake McCabe and Oliver Ekman-Larsson ready for Game 1, the Leafs are primed for success. Despite their seven straight first-round exits, this year’s team has a quiet confidence and a forward-looking mentality that could carry them all the way to the Stanley Cup.
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