Toronto Maple Leafs Announce Start Date for Playoff Run

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Julien Trekker
April 14, 2023 (10:20)

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The wait is over! The playoffs are on the horizon, and it is an exciting time for fans again this year.

The competition will be fierce in the East and in the West. One of the most awaited series is Toronto vs. Tampa Bay.

We Finally Know When the Leafs Will Start Their Playoff Run

The official schedule hasn't been released yet because there are two games left in the regular calendar tonight.

However, the NHL already announced that the first game between the Lightning and the Maple Leafs will be next Tuesday, April 18th.

"As announced early this morning by the NHL, #Leafs/Lightning series gets underway with Game 1 in Toronto on Tuesday, Game 2 on Thursday.

The remainder of the first-round schedule to come after the Colorado/Nashville game tonight."

We witnessed an incredible series between the Leafs and the Bolts last year, and we can expect the same thing this year.

As seen on Maple Leafs Daily -
We now know when the Leafs/Lightning playoff series is set to begin

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