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Maple Leafs vs Habs, Game 1 Analysis: Who Is Playing And Why

TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 13: Ben Chiarot #8 of the Montreal Canadiens fights Wayne Simmonds #24 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on January 13, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Canadiens 5-4 in overtime. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

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The Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens begin their playoff series tonight.

The first place Toronto Maple Leafs, fresh off one of their best regular seasons in franchise history, will take on the underdog Habs in a best of seven series. It is the first time in 42 years these teams have met in the playoffs.