The Leafs and Lightning are quickly turning into a new-era rivalry, with a few heated playoff matchups driving the teams' dislike for one another. Tonight's matchup will be the first game between the two since the Leafs were able to send the former Cup Champs home in the first round last year, breaking their decades-long second-round drought.
Both the Leafs and the Lightning are off to a mediocre start this year, with the Leafs at even 2 wins and 2 losses, while the Lightning have the same 2 wins and 2 losses, as well as an overtime loss.