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Maple Leafs Secure Atlantic Division Title with Milestone-Filled Victory

Toronto's 4-0 win over Buffalo clinches the Eastern Conference's second seed and highlights individual and team achievements ahead of the playoffs.

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Overview

  • Anthony Stolarz delivered his third consecutive shutout, stopping 35 shots to anchor Toronto's defensive dominance.
  • Steven Lorentz's second-period goal broke the deadlock, marking his fifth game-winning goal of the season.
  • Mitch Marner reached a career-high 100 points, becoming only the fourth Maple Leaf to achieve this milestone in a single season.
  • Auston Matthews scored his 400th NHL goal, achieving the milestone in just 628 games, making him the sixth-fastest player to do so.
  • The victory secured Toronto's first Atlantic Division title and set up a first-round playoff matchup against provincial rival Ottawa.