A 7-3 loss to the Lightning in Game 1 wasn’t encouraging, but there are four specific reasons to believe in this year’s version.
Same old Maple Leafs? Why this playoff run will be different
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A 7-3 loss to the Lightning in Game 1 wasn’t encouraging, but there are four specific reasons to believe in this year’s version.