Maple Leafs Clinch Atlantic Division, Marner Hits 100 Points, Matthews 400 Goals; Set for Battle of Ontario and Florida in Playoffs

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Updated Apr 16, 2025, 05:08 AM

Mitch Marner of the Toronto Maple Leafs achieved a career milestone by scoring his 100th point of the season in a game against the Buffalo Sabres. This goal, which came with 4:21 left in the third period, helped the Maple Leafs secure a 4-0 victory and clinch the Atlantic Division title for the first time in franchise history. Anthony Stolarz recorded a shutout, stopping all 35 shots he faced, while Steven Lorentz, Nicholas Robertson, and Marner scored the goals for Toronto. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was in net for the Sabres. In addition to Marner's achievement, teammate Auston Matthews scored his 400th career goal into an empty net, marking another significant milestone for the team. The win not only secured the division title but also set up a first-round playoff matchup against the Ottawa Senators, reigniting the Battle of Ontario. This victory marked the Leafs' 51st win of the season and their 25th road win, setting a franchise record, and was their third division title. The Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning will face off in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, marking the fourth time in five seasons these teams have met in the postseason. The Lightning, finishing second in the Atlantic Division, will have home-ice advantage against the third-seeded Panthers. This matchup is dubbed the Battle of Florida.

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With the Leafs clinching their first-ever Atlantic Division title after a milestone night for Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews, the stage is now set for the Battle of Ontario which promises to be consuming and explosive. (By @lukefoxjukebox) https://t.co/XkzZwPMjHL

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The Florida Panthers’ first-round playoff matchup is set. Here’s what you need to know https://t.co/f1ehfMLvGj

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Toronto clinches its first-ever Atlantic Division title ‼️ The Leafs will meet the Senators in a Battle of Ontario playoff series for the first time since 2004. https://t.co/4IS9pOGi4T