The Detroit Red Wings and the Washington Capitals both lost, which meant that the Toronto Maple Leafs would automatically qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The Maple Leafs have guaranteed a spot in the playoffs for the eighth straight season with a strong record of 43 wins, 23 losses, and 9 overtime losses.
Quest for Stanley Cup Continues
Leading the NHL in goals scored, Auston Matthews leads Toronto’s offensive with an astounding 99 points.
Closely after Matthews with 95 points is William Nylander, who is having a career-best season. Mitch Marner also adds with 76 points.
With 52 points in 66 games, defenseman Morgan Rielly has been a vital member of the Maple Leafs.
Ilya Samsonov has proven to be dependable in goal, putting up an excellent showing since January and greatly assisting Toronto in their accomplishments.
In spite of obstacles, such as a lengthy Stanley Cup drought since 1967, the Maple Leafs remain determined to pursue hockey’s ultimate prize.
