The Toronto Maple Leafs led their first round series vs the Washington Capitals 2-1, and all three games have gone to overtime. This has been the closest series of the NHL playoffs so far this year. Tonight the Maple Leafs have the opportunity to take their first 3-1 playoff series lead since the 1963 Stanley Cup Finals, where they defeated the Detroit Red Wings. Yes, it’s been 54 years since they’ve taken a 3-1 series lead.
The Maple Leafs have that opportunity tonight.