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Maple Leafs vs Islanders
/ˈmeɪpəl liːfs væz ˈaɪləndərz/
Definition
1
A matchup in the National Hockey League (NHL) between the Toronto Maple Leafs, Canada's perennial underachievers from Ontario, and the New York Islanders, Long Island's blue-collar puck-pushers.
2
Informal shorthand for an ice hockey game or series pitting the Leafs' high-scoring offense against the Islanders' gritty defense, often sparking debates hotter than a Zamboni exhaust.
Examples
The Maple Leafs vs Islanders opener had more plot twists than a soap opera.
My bracket's busted early thanks to that wild Maple Leafs vs Islanders overtime heartbreaker.
Forget the Super Bowl; give me Maple Leafs vs Islanders for real playoff drama.
Dad's yelling at the TV during Maple Leafs vs Islanders like it's his job.