Combined, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers occupied first place in the Atlantic Division for 174 of 178 game days during the 2024-25 season, so it stands to reason that the two teams would be facing off in the Eastern Conference Second Round.

The Maple Leafs haven’t made it to Round 3 in 23 years, and it will be a grind to change that against the Florida Panthers.

The NHL announced Saturday morning that the second round of Stanley Cup Playoffs  will begin on Monday with Game 1 between the Panthers and Maple Leafs.