Reporter Leaks Dates of All 7 Leafs-Senators Playoff Games

The Toronto Maple Leafs' victory on Tuesday over the Buffalo Sabres was a particularly meaningful one for the Leafs -- not only because of the milestones involving Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews, but because of the playoffs implications attached to it.

The Leafs winning the Atlantic Division ensured a 1st round matchup against the Ottawa Senators, which also helped them avoid a 1st round matchup with the Florida Panthers.

In terms of when the games will take place, we already knew the dates for Games 1 and 2, with Game 1 occurring on Sunday and Game 2, on Tuesday. But now, thanks to Sens reporter Bruce Garrioch, we know the dates of the subsequent 5 games as well (if necessary).

Leafs captain Auston Matthews is feeling good about his team's chances in this year's playoffs, which lines up with some recent comments from ex-NHLer Ray Ferraro, who believes this is the Leafs' best chance to do something in the post-season.

The one problem for the Leafs that they'll need to find a way to solve in short order is what they plan to do about Brady Tkachuk, who poses a very unique threat to the Leafs, given his status as a star player and his presence at the top of the lineup. The Leafs don't really have anyone, other than Matthew Knies, potentially, who plays the physical brand of hockey that Brady Tkachuk does, and Knies is not exactly known for his fighting prowess.

This series may also have some major implications for Leafs President Brendan Shanahan, whose job is almost assuredly on the line in the final year of his contract.

It all gets under way on Sunday, just after everyone wraps up with their Easter dinners. Buckle up, Leafs Nation, because things are about to pick up.