The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 on Wednesday night, clinching a playoff spot for the fifth year in a row.

It's the first time the Maple Leafs have qualified for the postseason in five straight campaigns since they made six consecutive playoff appearances from 1998-2004 under head coach Pat Quinn.

Toronto is the first North Division team to punch its postseason ticket. The Maple Leafs have led the division for 96 days, according to Sportsnet's Luke Fox.

The team will now look to clinch its first division title since 1999-2000.

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