Toronto Maple Leafs face off against Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of playoffs

Maple Leafs face off against Montreal Canadiens Toronto Maple Leafs face Montreal Canadiens in playoff series 42 years in the making

TORONTO — The playoff series Toronto Maple Leaf fans have been waiting decades for is finally here.

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens haven’t faced each other in the playoffs in 42 years – but tonight that changed. Game one was played in Toronto and the Leafs lost 2-1.

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