Maple Leafs Clinch Division, Face Senators in Playoffs

The Toronto Maple Leafs have clinched the Atlantic Division title for the first time since the league's realignment in 2013 after defeating the Buffalo Sabres 4-0. This victory sets up a first-round playoff matchup against the Ottawa Senators, marking the Battle of Ontario's return to the playoffs for the first time since 2004. The Leafs, who have been in strong form with an 11-2-1 run leading up to their division win, also secured home ice advantage for at least the first two playoff rounds. Star players Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews reached significant milestones, with Marner hitting 100 points for the first time and Matthews scoring his 400th career goal. The Senators have been a formidable opponent, having swept Toronto in the regular season and holding a 6-1-0 record against them over the past two years. The Maple Leafs will face the Detroit Red Wings before focusing on their playoff series against Ottawa.