The Toronto Maple Leafs are headed back to the playoffs. With a 3-2 win over the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night, the Leafs clinched a ninth consecutive trip to the postseason. Toronto entered the game only needing a single point to clinch.

The Carolina Hurricanes and Toronto Maple Leafs clinched playoff berths on Wednesday. The Hurricanes earned a spot after beating the Washington Capitals while the Maple Leafs clinched with their win over the Florida Panthers. With two more teams now postseason bound, here's a look at the updated standings and playoff picture.

On the back of an outstanding performance by goaltender Anthony Stolarz, the Toronto Maple Leafs have made it to the playoffs for the ninth straight season.

Mitch Marner scored the goal-ahead goal midway through the third period, Anthony Stolarz made 29 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 in an Atlantic Division showdown Wednesday night.

While it might not have the same minutia as the Battle of Ontario or the Battle of Florida, the rivalry that has been brewing between the Panthers and Maple Leafs has been exciting to watch. Dating back to their playoff series in 2023, Florida and Toronto have been two teams that just don’t like each other.

Mitch Marner and Matthew Knies each tallied a goal and an assist to help Toronto beat the visiting Florida Panthers 3-2 on Wednesday, allowing the Maple Leafs to stretch their lead atop the Atlantic Division.