A highly intriguing divisional rivalry sets the tone for the return of the NHL, as the Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night.

Toronto Maple Leafs (27-22-9, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Florida Panthers (29-25-3, in the Atlantic Division) Sunrise, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Panthers -162, Maple Leafs +137;

The Toronto Maple Leafs' playoff hopes are fading after their loss to the Panthers, with Craig Berube highlighting a lack of urgency.

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Olympic silver medalist Brad Marchand scored twice, Evan Rodrigues got the first short-handed goal of his career and added an assist, and the Florida Panthers resumed their playoff push with a 5-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night.

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The Florida Panthers scored three goals in the first period and defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday. “I thought we started well, which is what we really wanted to do,

The Leafs remain six points out of the final wild-card spot with one fewer game to make up ground after a 4-2 loss to Tampa Bay.

The newest round of Toronto Maple Leafs rumors suggest that the team's strategy could come down to one particular thing.