Maple Leafs, Playoff Failure
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The Toronto Maple Leafs fell short of going on a deep playoff run once again, and the offseason now begins for them. This could end up being a crucial summer for Toronto since multiple key players are set to hit free agency.
The Maple Leafs (52-26-4) finished first in the Atlantic Division with 108 points, six ahead of the Tampa Bay Lightning and eight of the Panthers. Toronto then won only its second postseason series in 21 years by eliminating the Ottawa Senators in six games in the first round.
Maple Leafs have been projected to win it all under Brendan Shanahan, but can't even get out of 2nd round. Again. That doesn't help Red Wings fans.
The Toronto Maple Leafs couldn't get the job done in Game 7 at home against the Florida Panthers. Despite leading the series 2-0 at one point, Toronto fell into the same old patterns and ended up falling short.
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The Maple Leafs haven't advanced beyond the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for nine straight seasons.
What went so wrong for the Maple Leafs again this spring? Let’s break down the biggest problems. Stars fail. The way the Leafs are built, the stars have to rule. A
Panthers veteran Brad Marchand continued to torture Toronto fans, helping lift his team past the Maple Leafs for the fifth time in his career.
Brad Marchand talked about the pressure on the Toronto Maple Leafs that comes from fans after the Florida Panthers win.
Toronto Maple Leafs supporters are among the most passionate in all of sports. Having gone without a Stanley Cup championship since 1967 has only exasperated the desire from fans to see success from their team.