> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Thursday FTB: Leafs clinch playoff spot - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/thursday-ftb-leafs-clinch-playoff-spot/ - Published: 2025-04-03T10:00:53.000Z - Updated: 2025-04-03T10:00:52.000Z - Description: They're the 6th team to lock in their spot in the postseason - Author: Hardev - Tags: From The Branches The Leafs clinched a playoff spot, and have positioned themselves to win the Atlantic Division after a closely fought 3-2 win over the Florida Panthers at home. Tavares, Marner, and Knies all scored for the Leafs. Nylander, Matthews, and Jake McCabe joined them on the scoresheet as well. Anthony Stolarz stopped 29 of 31 shots in the win. [Recap: Leafs best FloridaStoli is the goalie.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/PPP-Goalie-Logo_RGB-162.png)PPP LeafsCathy Squires![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1569983207103-78d3b4dddcac)](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/recap-leafs-beat-the-panthers/) In this recap by the NHL, you'll find this excellent photo. Just pure, 100% passion. [Maple Leafs clinch berth in Stanley Cup Playoffs with win against Panthers | NHL.comMarner, Knies each gets goal, assist in 3rd period for Toronto, which is 4-0-1 in past 5![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/favicon-apple-touch-icon-53.png)NHL logoDave McCarthy![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/wgbjij2mzrutf6sqde1u.jpg)](https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/game-recaps/florida-panthers-toronto-maple-leafs-game-recap-april-2?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/2025/04/image-3.png) > More work to do 🔒 [pic.twitter.com/tzjMZ3YJE0](https://t.co/tzjMZ3YJE0?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) [April 3, 2025](https://twitter.com/MapleLeafs/status/1907617415568986503?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Game in 10: Maple Leafs clinch playoff spot, open four-point lead in the Atlantic with gutsy if imperfect win over PanthersThe process wasn’t always pretty, but the Toronto Maple Leafs scratched out a pivotal regulation win over the rival Florida Panthers by a 3-2 score. Against a heavily shorthanded Panthers team on the second night of a back-to-back, the Leafs played a strong first period but didn’t get rewarded before surviving a terrible second period \[…\]![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/MLHS-LOGO2-EMBLEM-500x500-35.png)Maple Leafs HotstoveAlex Drain![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/anthony-stolarz-leafs.jpg)](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/04/03/game-in-10-maple-leafs-panthers-game-75/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Ryan Reaves made his Marlies debut a few weeks after being demoted. It was an afternoon game against Utica and the Marlies lost 2-1 in overtime. Reaves had a blank stat sheet after the game and fashioned a visor that's fully flipped up. > Ryan Reaves' interpretation of the AHL's rule requiring use of visors on helmets with the Toronto Marlies in some school day hockey today vs Utica 😆 > > 📸 from [@TorontoMarlies](https://twitter.com/TorontoMarlies?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Flickr page [pic.twitter.com/fyE1TCl9WO](https://t.co/fyE1TCl9WO?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Tony Androckitis\* (@TonyAndrock) [April 2, 2025](https://twitter.com/TonyAndrock/status/1907471585558380668?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Here's some more information about the new NHL-Rogers deal. [Expect fewer blackouts with new Rogers NHL rights dealElliotte Friedman writes about how special it is to be a part of Rogers Sportsnet NHL broadcasts, and why fewer blackouts can be expected in the next rights deal.![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Sportsnet.caElliotte Friedman![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/Matthews.jpg)](https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/expect-fewer-blackouts-with-new-rogers-nhl-rights-deal/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The league is hoping for a quick and painless negotiation. [NHL-NHL Players’ Association CBA talks officially underway | TSNThe National Hockey League and NHL Players’ Association have officially begun talks on a new collective bargaining agreement extension, reports TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/apple-touch-icon-191.png)TSNTSN.ca Staff![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/nhl-logo-net-1-1734870-1741906978864.jpeg)](https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/nhl-nhl-players-association-cba-talks-officially-underway-1.2281013?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) RIP to Cult Of Hockey legend, Bruce McCurdy, who passed away at the Oilers game two nights ago, according to his son, Kevin. > This will be the hardest thing I've ever had to write. > > Last night, shortly after the hockey game and this tweet was written, my father .[@BruceMcCurdy](https://twitter.com/BruceMcCurdy?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) experienced a medical emergency and became unresponsive. My family called 911 and resuscitation efforts were performed to the… [https://t.co/yOY1gr0xaG](https://t.co/yOY1gr0xaG?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Kevin McCurdy (@McCurdy1987) [April 2, 2025](https://twitter.com/McCurdy1987/status/1907472814921363593?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) What a joke. > Sounds like the 1 period suspensions for the [@OHLIceDogs](https://twitter.com/OHLIceDogs?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Vs [@OHLBarrieColts](https://twitter.com/OHLBarrieColts?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) are due to a disruption the team caused at a local movie theatre last week that involved them being kicked out of it. Insane the issues this team continues to have. [#OHLPlayoffs](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OHLPlayoffs?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Randy Andrej (@RSkalba4) [March 31, 2025](https://twitter.com/RSkalba4/status/1906849122591605128?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)