The Toronto Maple Leafs are going back to playoffs, as the Ottawa Senators did their Ontario rivals a huge favor Thursday, defeating the Florida Panthers in overtime to punch Toronto's postseason ticket.
The Maple Leafs are making consecutive trips to the playoffs for the first time in the post-lockout era.
The @MapleLeafs reached the #StanleyCup Playoffs in consecutive seasons for the first time since a six-year run from 1998-99 to 2003-04. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/t0AVQnXMuS
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) March 30, 2018
Barring unforeseen circumstances, Toronto will match up with either the Tampa Bay Lightning or Boston Bruins in the first round.
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