Leafs and Lightning Game 1 live blog: NHL playoffs begin in Toronto with rematch vs. Tampa Bay

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We’ll have you covered for Game 1 with live updates and analysis from Scotiabank Arena — plus a look at what’s happening outside at Maple Leaf Square.

By Braydon HolmyardToronto Star

Tue., April 18, 2023timer1 min. read

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The Toronto Maple Leafs return to the NHL playoffs tonight looking for redemption against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Without a playoff series win since 2004, including a stretch of six series losses over the last six seasons, Toronto hopes this is finally the year they will break through.

GM Kyle Dubas added to his core of Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, John Tavares, William Nylander and Morgan Rielly at the trade deadline by bringing in former Stanley Cup champion Ryan O’Reilly, defenceman Jake McCabe and several others.

Game 1 starts at 7:30 p.m. at Scotiabank Arena, where we’ll have you covered with live updates and analysis — plus a look at what’s happening outside at Maple Leaf Square.

• For all out Leafs preview coverage, click here. Check back after the game for full analysis from our team of reporters and columnists.

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