The Toronto Maple Leafs are soon going to be focused on trying to win their first Stanley Cup since 1967 as the playoffs are rapidly approaching, but some reports about one of their key forwards may force the team to shift their focus early in the offseason regardless of the result in the postseason.

The Toronto Maple Leafs centre was named second star of the month on Tuesday, behind the Vegas Golden Knights' Jack Eichel and ahead of St. Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington. Tavares found the back of the net a league-leading 13 times in March — the most by a player in any calendar month this season.

Laferriere gave Los Angeles a 1-0 lead at 1:57 of the second period. He built up speed off the rush, getting past Maple Leafs defenseman Simon Benoit down the side boards and around the right circle to score on a backhand from the top of the crease.