Maple Leafs book postseason ticket with victory over Islanders

The Toronto Maple Leafs have officially clinched a playoff spot for the third consecutive season with a 2-1 win over the New York Islanders.

Toronto will meet the Boston Bruins in the opening round for the second year in a row and the third time in its last four playoff appearances.

The Leafs also tied a franchise record with their 23rd road win of the season. They'll have a chance to break that mark on the final day of the campaign Saturday when they travel to Montreal to take on the Canadiens.

Toronto has enjoyed career years from core pieces in Auston Matthews, John Tavares, Mitch Marner, and Morgan Rielly, and breakout seasons from youngsters Andreas Johnsson and Kasperi Kapanen.

The Maple Leafs haven't won a playoff series since defeating the Ottawa Senators in 2004, the third-longest such drought in the NHL.

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