The Toronto Maple Leafs are back in the postseason for a ninth consecutive year, the longest active playoff streak in the NHL. After a 3–2 win over the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night at Scotiabank Arena, the Leafs officially secured their spot in the playoffs.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are headed back to the playoffs. With a 3-2 win over the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night, the Leafs clinched a ninth consecutive trip to the postseason. Toronto entered the game only needing a single point to clinch.

It had all the makings of a playoff game. There were former teammates clashing for the first time since the deadline. There was a physical aspect to the game that seemed to ramp up as it went on.