List of Toronto Maple Leafs seasons explained

The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario. They are members of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL)[1] and are known as one of the Original Six teams of the league.[2] Founded in 1917, the club had no nickname in their first season, and were known as the Toronto Arenas for their second season.[3] From the 1919–20 season they were known as the Toronto St. Patricks,[4] until in February 1927 when the club was purchased by Conn Smythe.[5] Smythe changed the name of the club to the Maple Leafs and they have been known by that name ever since.[6] Over their 104 seasons, the Leafs have won 3000 regular season games, lost over 2800 regular season games, accumulated six division championships, led the league in points six times, appeared in the playoffs 71 times, gained eight O'Brien Cup championships, and won 13 Stanley Cup titles.[7]

Table key

Color/symbol!scope="col"
Explanation
Stanley Cup champions
Conference champions
§O'Brien Cup champions
Division champions
Led league in points
Key of terms and abbreviations
Term or abbreviationDefinition
FinishFinal position in division or league standings
GPNumber of games played
WNumber of wins
LNumber of losses
TNumber of ties
OTNumber of losses in overtime (since the 1999–2000 season)
PtsNumber of points
GFGoals for (goals scored by the Maple Leafs)
GAGoals against (goals scored by the Maple Leafs' opponents)
Does not apply
TGTwo-game total goals series

Year by year

SeasonMaple Leafs seasonConferenceDivisionRegular season[8] Postseason[9]
FinishGPWLT[10] OT[11] PtsGFGAGPWLTGFGAResult
Toronto Arenas
1917–181917–182nd§148616717574302828Won in NHL Finals, 10–7 (TG) (Canadiens)[12]
Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 3–2 (Millionaires)[13]
1st§853103734
1918–191918–193rd103764349Did not qualify
3rd82642243
Toronto St. Patricks
1919–201919–203rd1257105262Did not qualify
2nd1275146744
1920–211920–212nd1055103947202007Lost in NHL Finals, 0–7 (TG) (Senators)[14]
1st14104206653
1921–221921–222nd§241310127989774212113Won in NHL Finals, 5–4 (TG) (Senators)[15]
Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 3–2 (Millionaires)[16]
1922–231922–233rd2413101278288Did not qualify
1923–241923–243rd2410140205985Did not qualify
1924–251924–252nd3019110389084202025Lost in NHL semifinals, 2–5 (TG) (Canadiens)[17]
1925–261925–266th36122132792114Did not qualify
1926–271926–27Canadian5th4415245357994Did not qualify
Toronto Maple Leafs
1927–281927–28Canadian4th4418188448988Did not qualify
1928–291928–29Canadian3rd4421185478569422085Won in quarterfinals, 7–2 (TG) (Cougars)
Lost in semifinals, 0–2 (Rangers)[18]
1929–301929–30Canadian4th441721640116124Did not qualify
1930–311930–31Canadian2nd44221395311899201134Lost in quarterfinals, 3–4 (TG) (Black Hawks)[19]
1931–321931–32Canadian2nd48231875315512775112815Won in quarterfinals, 6–2 (TG) (Black Hawks)
Won in semifinals, 4–3 (TG) (Maroons)
Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 3–0 (Rangers)[20]
1932–331932–33Canadian1st§48241865411911194501418Won in semifinals, 3–2 (Bruins)
Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 1–3 (Rangers)[21]
1933–341933–34Canadian1st§48261396117411952301211Lost in semifinals, 2–3 (Red Wings)[22]
1934–351934–35Canadian1st§48301446415711173401112Won in semifinals, 3–1 (Bruins)
Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 0–3 (Maroons)[23]
1935–361935–36Canadian2nd48231965212610694502527Won in quarterfinals, 8–6 (TG) (Bruins)
Won in semifinals, 2–1 (Americans)
Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 1–3 (Red Wings)[24]
1936–371936–37Canadian3rd482221549119115202015Lost in quarterfinals, 0–2 (Rangers)[25]
1937–381937–38Canadian1st§48241595715112774301413Won in semifinals, 3–0 (Bruins)
Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 1–3 (Black Hawks)[26]
1938–391938–393rd§481920947114107105502220Won in quarterfinals, 2–0 (Americans)
Won in semifinals, 2–1 (Red Wings)
Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 1–4 (Bruins)[27]
1939–401939–403rd§482517656134110106402119Won in quarterfinals, 2–0 (Black Hawks)
Won in semifinals, 2–0 (Red Wings)
Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 2–4 (Rangers)[28]
1940–411940–412nd4828146621459973401715Lost in semifinals, 3–4 (Bruins)[29]
1941–421941–422nd482718357158136138503831Won in semifinals, 4–2 (Rangers)
Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–3 (Red Wings)[30]
1942–431942–433rd50221995319815962401720Lost in semifinals, 2–4 (Red Wings)[31]
1943–441943–443rd5023234502141745140623Lost in semifinals, 1–4 (Canadiens)[32]
1944–451944–453rd502422452183161138502430Won in semifinals, 4–2 (Canadiens)
Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–3 (Red Wings)[33]
1945–461945–465th501924745174185Did not qualify
1946–471946–472nd6031191072209172118303127Won in semifinals, 4–1 (Red Wings)
Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–2 (Canadiens)[34]
1947–481947–481st603215137718214398103820Won in semifinals, 4–1 (Bruins)
Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–0 (Red Wings)[35]
1948–491948–494th602225135714716198102815Won in semifinals, 4–1 (Bruins)
Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–0 (Red Wings)[36]
1949–501949–503rd703127127417617373401110Lost in semifinals, 3–4 (Red Wings)[37]
1950–511950–512nd7041161395212138118213015Won in semifinals, 4–1–1 (Bruins)[38] [39]
Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–1 (Canadiens)[40]
1951–521951–523rd7029251674168157404313Lost in semifinals, 0–4 (Red Wings)[41]
1952–531952–535th7027301367156167Did not qualify
1953–541953–543rd7032241478152131514815Lost in semifinals, 1–4 (Red Wings)[42]
1954–551954–553rd7024242270147135404614Lost in semifinals, 0–4 (Red Wings)[43]
1955–561955–564th70243313611531815141014Lost in semifinals, 1–4 (Red Wings)[44]
1956–571956–575th7021341557174192Did not qualify
1957–581957–586th7021381153192226Did not qualify
1958–591958–594th702732116518920112573239Won in semifinals, 4–3 (Bruins)
Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 1–4 (Canadiens)[45]
1959–601959–602nd70352697919919510462531Won in semifinals, 4–2 (Red Wings)
Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 0–4 (Canadiens)[46]
1960–611960–612nd7039191290234176514815Lost in semifinals, 1–4 (Red Wings)[47]
1961–621961–622nd703722118523218012844030Won in semifinals, 4–2 (Rangers)
Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–2 (Black Hawks)[48]
1962–631962–631st703523128222118010823116Won in semifinals, 4–1 (Canadiens)
Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–1 (Red Wings)[49]
1963–641963–643rd703325127819217214863931Won in semifinals, 4–3 (Canadiens)
Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–3 (Red Wings)[50]
1964–651964–654th70302614742041736241417Lost in semifinals, 2–4 (Canadiens)[51]
1965–661965–663rd7034251179208187404615Lost in semifinals, 0–4 (Canadiens)[52]
1966–671966–673rd703227117520421112843530Won in semifinals, 4–2 (Black Hawks)
Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–2 (Canadiens)[53]
1967–681967–68East5th7433311076209176Did not qualify
1968–691968–69East4th7635261585234217404524Lost in quarterfinals, 0–4 (Bruins)[54]
1969–701969–70East6th7629341371222242Did not qualify
1970–711970–71East4th7837338822482116241516Lost in quarterfinals, 2–4 (Rangers)[55]
1971–721971–72East4th78333114802092085141018Lost in quarterfinals, 1–4 (Bruins)[56]
1972–731972–73East6th7827411064247279Did not qualify
1973–741973–74East4th7835271686274230404917Lost in quarterfinals, 0–4 (Bruins)[57]
1974–751974–75WalesAdams3rd80313316782803097251321Won in preliminary round, 2–1 (Kings)
Lost in quarterfinals, 0–4 (Flyers)[58]
1975–761975–76WalesAdams3rd803431158329427610553136Won in preliminary round, 2–1 (Penguins)
Lost in quarterfinals, 3–4 (Flyers)[59]
1976–771976–77WalesAdams3rd80333215813012859453129Won in preliminary round, 2–1 (Penguins)
Lost in quarterfinals, 2–4 (Flyers)[60]
1977–781977–78WalesAdams3rd804129109227123713673332Won in preliminary round, 2–0 (Kings)
Won in quarterfinals, 4–3 (Islanders)
Lost in semifinals, 0–4 (Canadiens)[61]
1978–791978–79WalesAdams3rd80343313812672526241924Won in preliminary round, 2–0 (Flames)
Lost in quarterfinals, 0–4 (Canadiens)[62]
1979–801979–80WalesAdams4th803540575304327303817Lost in preliminary round, 0–3 (North Stars)[63]
1980–811980–81WalesAdams5th8028371571322367303915Lost in preliminary round, 0–3 (Islanders)[64]
1981–821981–82CampbellNorris5th8020441656298380Did not qualify
1982–831982–83CampbellNorris3rd80284012682933304131818Lost in division semifinals, 1–3 (North Stars)[65]
1983–841983–84CampbellNorris5th802645961303387Did not qualify
1984–851984–85CampbellNorris5th802052848253358Did not qualify
1985–861985–86CampbellNorris4th80254875731138610644033Won in division semifinals, 3–0 (Black Hawks)
Lost in division finals, 3–4 (Blues)[66]
1986–871986–87CampbellNorris4th80324267028631913763332Won in division semifinals, 4–2 (Blues)
Lost in division finals, 3–4 (Red Wings)[67]
1987–881987–88CampbellNorris4th80214910522733456242032Lost in division semifinals, 2–4 (Red Wings)[68]
1988–891988–89CampbellNorris5th802846662259342Did not qualify
1989–901989–90CampbellNorris3rd8038384803373585141620Lost in division semifinals, 1–4 (Blues)[69]
1990–911990–91CampbellNorris5th8023461157241318Did not qualify
1991–921991–92CampbellNorris5th803043767234294Did not qualify
1992–931992–93CampbellNorris3rd84442911992882412111106963Won in division semifinals, 4–3 (Red Wings)
Won in division finals, 4–3 (Blues)
Lost in conference finals, 3–4 (Kings)[70]
1993–941993–94WesternCentral2nd844329129828024318995047Won in conference quarterfinals, 4–2 (Blackhawks)
Won in conference semifinals, 4–3 (Sharks)
Lost in conference finals, 1–4 (Canucks)[71]
1994–951994–95WesternCentral4th4821198501351467342022Lost in conference quarterfinals, 3–4 (Blackhawks)[72]
1995–961995–96WesternCentral3rd82343612802472526241521Lost in conference quarterfinals, 2–4 (Blues)[73]
1996–971996–97WesternCentral6th823044868230273Did not qualify
1997–981997–98WesternCentral6th823043969194237Did not qualify
1998–991998–99EasternNortheast2nd82453079726823117984346Won in conference quarterfinals, 4–2 (Flyers)
Won in conference semifinals, 4–2 (Penguins)
Lost conference finals, 1–4 (Sabres)[74]
1999–20001999–2000EasternNortheast1st8245277310024622212662626Won in conference quarterfinals, 4–2 (Senators)
Lost in conference semifinals, 2–4 (Devils)[75]
2000–012000–01EasternNortheast3rd8237291159023220711742824Won in conference quarterfinals, 4–0 (Senators)
Lost in conference semifinals, 3–4 (Devils)[76]
2001–022001–02EasternNortheast2nd8243251041002492072010104449Won in conference quarterfinals, 4–3 (Islanders)
Won in conference semifinals, 4–3 (Senators)
Lost in conference finals, 2–4 (Hurricanes)[77]
2002–032002–03EasternNortheast2nd82442873982362087341624Lost in conference quarterfinals, 3–4 (Flyers)[78]
2003–042003–04EasternNortheast2nd82452410310324220413672728Won in conference quarterfinals, 4–3 (Senators)
Lost in conference semifinals, 2–4 (Flyers)[79]
2004–052004–05Season cancelled due to 2004–05 NHL lockout
2005–062005–06EasternNortheast4th824133890257270Did not qualify
2006–072006–07EasternNortheast3rd8240311191258269Did not qualify
2007–082007–08EasternNortheast5th8236351183231260Did not qualify
2008–092008–09EasternNortheast5th8234351381250293Did not qualify
2009–102009–10EasternNortheast5th8230381474214267Did not qualify
2010–112010–11EasternNortheast4th8237341185218251Did not qualify
2011–122011–12EasternNortheast4th8235371080231264Did not qualify
2012–132012–13EasternNortheast3rd4826175571451337341822Lost in conference quarterfinals, 3–4 (Bruins)[80]
2013–142013–14EasternAtlantic6th823836884231256Did not qualify
2014–152014–15EasternAtlantic7th823044868211262Did not qualify
2015–162015–16EasternAtlantic8th8229421169198246Did not qualify
2016–17EasternAtlantic4th82402715952512426241618Lost in first round, 2–4 (Capitals)
2017–18EasternAtlantic3rd82492671052772327341621Lost in first round, 3–4 (Bruins)
2018–19EasternAtlantic3rd82462881002862517341723Lost in first round, 3–4 (Bruins)
2019–20EasternAtlantic3rd7036259812382275231012Lost in qualifying round, 2–3 (Blue Jackets)
2020–21North1st5635147771871487341814Lost in first round, 3–4 (Canadiens)
EasternAtlantic2nd82542171153152537342423Lost in first round, 3–4 (Lightning)
EasternAtlantic2nd8250211111127922211563335Won in first round, 4–2 (Lightning)
Lost in second round, 1–4 (Panthers)
EasternAtlantic3rd824626101023032637341218Lost in first round, 3–4 (Bruins)
Totals[81] 7,0323,1502,8977832027,28521,77421,66058827830641,5181,62072 playoff appearances

All-time records

Statistic GP W L T OT
Regular season record (1917–present) 7,032 3,150 2,897 783 202
Postseason record (1917–present) 588 278 306 4
All-time regular and postseason record 7,620 3,428 3,203 787 202
All-time series record: 59–60

Notes

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rosters, Arena Information, and Aerial Maps . April 12, 2015 . National Hockey League.
  2. Web site: 4 of the NHL's Original 6 – Chicago, Detroit, Boston, NY Rangers – among 8 still in playoffs . May 14, 2013 . April 12, 2015 . The Canadian Press . The Canadian Press .
  3. Web site: Toronto Arenas Statistics and History. The Internet Hockey Database. April 12, 2015.
  4. Web site: Toronto St. Pats Statistics and History. The Internet Hockey Database. April 12, 2015.
  5. Web site: Toronto St. Pats/Maple Leafs Statistics and History. The Internet Hockey Database. April 12, 2015.
  6. Web site: Toronto Maple Leafs Statistics and History. The Internet Hockey Database. April 12, 2015.
  7. Web site: Team Index . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . April 12, 2015 .
  8. Code explanation; GP - Games Played, W - Wins, L - Losses, OT - Overtime/Shootout losses, GF - Goals For, GA - Goals Against, Pts - Points
  9. The result of the playoff series shows the Maple Leafs result first regardless of the outcome, followed by the opposing team in parentheses.
  10. Beginning in 2005, all games have a winner. Ties were eliminated
  11. Beginning in 1999, overtime (and later shootout) losses are worth one point
  12. Web site: 1918 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  13. Web site: NHL Playoff Game Scores: 1919-earlier. National Hockey League. April 12, 2015.
  14. Web site: 1921 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  15. Web site: 1922 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  16. Web site: NHL Playoff Game Scores: 1920-1929. National Hockey League. April 12, 2015.
  17. Web site: 1925 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  18. Web site: 1929 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  19. Web site: 1931 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  20. Web site: 1932 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  21. Web site: 1933 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  22. Web site: 1934 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  23. Web site: 1935 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  24. Web site: 1936 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  25. Web site: 1937 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  26. Web site: 1938 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  27. Web site: 1939 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  28. Web site: 1940 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  29. Web site: 1941 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  30. Web site: 1942 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  31. Web site: 1943 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  32. Web site: 1944 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  33. Web site: 1945 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  34. Web site: 1947 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  35. Web site: 1948 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  36. Web site: 1949 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  37. Web site: 1950 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  38. Web site: 1951 NHL Stanley Cup Semi-Finals . Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  39. Web site: NHL Playoff Game Scores: 1950-1959. nhl.com. National Hockey League. April 12, 2015.
  40. Web site: 1951 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  41. Web site: 1952 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  42. Web site: 1954 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  43. Web site: 1955 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  44. Web site: 1956 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  45. Web site: 1959 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  46. Web site: 1960 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  47. Web site: 1961 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  48. Web site: 1962 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  49. Web site: 1963 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  50. Web site: 1964 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  51. Web site: 1965 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  52. Web site: 1966 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  53. Web site: 1967 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  54. Web site: 1969 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  55. Web site: 1971 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  56. Web site: 1972 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  57. Web site: 1974 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  58. Web site: 1975 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  59. Web site: 1976 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  60. Web site: 1977 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  61. Web site: 1978 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  62. Web site: 1979 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  63. Web site: 1980 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  64. Web site: 1981 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  65. Web site: 1983 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  66. Web site: 1986 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  67. Web site: 1987 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  68. Web site: 1988 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  69. Web site: 1990 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  70. Web site: 1993 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  71. Web site: 1994 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  72. Web site: 1995 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  73. Web site: 1996 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  74. Web site: 1999 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  75. Web site: 2000 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  76. Web site: 2001 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  77. Web site: 2002 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  78. Web site: 2003 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  79. Web site: 2004 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  80. Web site: 2013 NHL Playoff Summary. Hockey-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2015.
  81. Totals as of the completion of the 2023–24 season