As the postseason approaches, the Maple Leafs are still determining their first-round opponent, with potential matchups against the Ottawa Senators or the Florida Panthers.

The Maple Leafs currently boast an impressive record of 50 wins, 26 losses, and 4 overtime losses, securing 104 points and a four-point lead over the second-place Tampa Bay Lightning in the Atlantic Division.

Another key player, McCabe, has also been impactful this season, contributing 2 goals, 21 assists, and a plus-23 rating in 66 games, while averaging a team-high ice time of 21:31.

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson is set to return for the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, as confirmed by coach Craig Berube.

Ekman-Larsson, who has been sidelined since suffering an upper-body injury during a victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning, is expected to be ready in time for the postseason.

In contrast, fellow defenseman Jake McCabe will miss his sixth consecutive game due to an upper-body injury and may not return for the playoffs.

Berube emphasized Ekman-Larsson's toughness and noted that if he is unable to play, other players will need to step up in his absence.

In his first season with the Maple Leafs, Ekman-Larsson has made significant contributions, recording 4 goals, 25 assists, and a plus-14 rating over 77 games.

The Maple Leafs will conclude their regular season with games against the Buffalo Sabres and the Detroit Red Wings on April 15 and April 17, respectively.