The Maple Leafs (39-24-15) can clinch a playoff spot by defeating the Washington Capitals in regulation or overtime and having the Tampa Bay Lightning lose to the Bruins in any fashion. Or, if the Maple Leafs win in any fashion (shootout included) and the Lightning fall in regulation, the Maple Leafs will reach the postseason for the first time since 2013.
A Leaf OT/SO loss, combined with a Tampa Bay regulation loss would also do the trick.Leafs can clinch a playoff spot tonight
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