The Toronto Maple Leafs are primed for a playoff run as they enter the postseason with high hopes following a successful regular season, capped off by a 4-3 overtime victory against the Detroit Red Wings. Key achievements like clinching the division title and securing home-ice advantage through at least two rounds have set the stage for what fans hope will be a successful playoff experience. Star players like Auston Matthews, who netted his 33rd goal of the season, and John Tavares, who finished with 38 goals, are gearing up for the anticipated Battle of Ontario against the Ottawa Senators. The excitement is palpable as the team prepares to shed the weight of past playoff disappointments and embrace the intensity of postseason hockey.

With a strong roster intact, including contributions from defensemen like Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Jake McCabe, the Maple Leafs aim to make a deep playoff run. Head coach Craig Berube confirmed the health of key players ahead of the series opener. The rivalry between the Leafs and Senators, rekindled after 21 years, adds a thrilling layer to their playoff journey. As Morgan Rielly aptly notes, the standings will not matter once the games begin; what counts is the drive to win, and the Leafs are ready to deliver on that front.