However, their luck ran out in the Conference Finals, as they were eliminated by the Carolina Hurricanes in six games.
Leafs captain Mats Sundin ranked fourth in the NHL in scoring, with 80 points.
[2] Head Coach Pat Quinn and goaltender Curtis Joseph were members of the gold medal-winning Canadian ice hockey team at the 2002 Winter Olympics.
[3] Key dates prior to the start of the season: Note: CR = Conference rank; GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; OTL = Overtime loss; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; Pts = Points Bolded teams qualified for the playoffs.
The Maple Leafs qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the fourth consecutive year.