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 NHL announced Friday that the best-of-7 matchup between the Panthers and Maple Leafs will begin on Monday at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN. The rest of the schedule has not yet been announced.

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.