Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs Head-to-Head

Leafs built their historical edge pre-2005, winning 29 of 39 decided meetings (74%) (plus 2 ties). In the shootout era they are 45-45 against each other (50% Leafs). Postseason history is deep: 13 playoff games between the two franchises. Games average a 2.2-goal margin, with the largest blowout coming via Lightning's 7-goal win. Across the last 20 decided meetings Leafs hold a 13-7 edge, suggesting the modern balance leans their way. The 2010s produced the deepest sample with 39 recorded meetings, more than any other decade in the series. Their first recorded meeting fell in 1992, so the rivalry has spanned 34 seasons of NHL history. Most recent result: Lightning won 5-2 on Mar 7, 2026. Through the 2020s Leafs have led 20-13 between the teams.