The Maple Leafs have qualified for the playoffs each of the past nine seasons but with only one series victory in that span. They lost in seven games to the Boston Bruins in the first round last season. The Senators last made the playoffs in 2017, when they lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins in seven games in the conference final.

It feels like it could be the final chance for the core that’s remained together through thick and thin to chase the Stanley Cup together.

The Maple Leafs get positive injury news regarding three players, as they prepare for their Stanley Cup Playoffs clash vs. Senators