TORONTO — Monday night’s game against the Washington Capitals was not yet five minutes old when it seemed like the yes-but that has trailed the Toronto Maple Leafs all season finally took hold. Yes, but these Capitals were getting playoff experience when many of the Leafs were still in elementary school. “When you’re playing a good hockey team I think you gain respect for yourself and the process and you start believing that maybe you can do this.”There are many caveats to note. All three games have gone to overtime, so it is not like the Maple Leafs have trounced anyone. RelatedBut in their brief reappearance, the Maple Leafs have already demonstrated that hockey playoffs are another thing entirely.

Source: National Post April 18, 2017 14:26 UTC