If you’re a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, we’re sorry in advance (and maybe you’re not reading beyond here!).
But seriously. This needs to be talked about.
The franchise that’s won 13 Stanley Cups has had an absolutely heartbreaking run of playoff fortunes in the 21st century, and particularly in the past five seasons, which has included the Leafs struggling to get out of the first or qualifying round of the postseason. They haven’t advanced to a second round since … 2004!!
It happened again this year, with the Leafs blowing a 3-1 series lead to the Montreal Canadiens. Ugh.
So let’s look back at some of the heartbreak in deciding games for the franchise: