With 71 games played so far in the 2024-25 NHL season, Max Domi has become one of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ most respected voices—especially among fans eager to see how the team will approach the upcoming first-round matchup.
The warning about Toronto’s mindset came after the team clinched home-ice advantage for the opening round, despite a 1-0 overtime loss to the Canadiens. Domi didn’t hold back when asked about the team’s approach heading into the playoffs.
“It’s huge… It’s going to be a heck of a battle, so hopefully our fans are ready to go, because we will be for sure,” Domi said, as the Leafs prepare to extend their playoff appearance streak, which currently stands at nine consecutive seasons since 2017.
When was the last time the Leafs advanced past the first round?
The Leafs last moved beyond the opening round in the 2022-23 season, defeating the Lightning 4–2 before falling 1–4 to the Panthers in the second round. In their most recent playoff appearance last season (2023-24), they were eliminated in seven games by the Bruins, 4–3.
TORONTO, CANADA – APRIL 12: Mitchell Marner #16 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates a winning goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the overtime period of an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on April 12, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Canadiens 1-0 in overtime. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
Domi’s performance this season
As a winger, Domi has been solid again this year. So far, he’s tallied 8 goals and 23 assists—a slight drop from last season, when he recorded 9 goals and 38 assists. That year, he also registered a personal best of 47 points in a Leafs jersey. This season, he’s at 31 points with just a few games left.
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Now in his 10th NHL season, Domi brings more than just numbers. He adds experience and hockey IQ to the Leafs’ lineup every night. He’s played for six different teams over his career and continues to make an impact in his second year in Toronto.
