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Maple Leafs vs Kings
/ˈmeɪpəl ˈliːfs væs ˈkɪŋz/
Definition
1
A phrase referring to a matchup or game between the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL team from Canada, named after the national symbol) and the Los Angeles Kings (NHL team from California, evoking royal flair) in the National Hockey League.
2
Slang for an intense hockey rivalry where slapshots fly faster than bad decisions at a all-you-can-eat poutine buffet.
Examples
The Maple Leafs vs Kings game turned into a slapshot symphony that had fans spilling their beers.
Predicting the winner in Maple Leafs vs Kings is like betting on whether syrup beats scepters.
Every Maple Leafs vs Kings night, my couch becomes ground zero for hockey-induced heart palpitations.
The Maple Leafs vs Kings rivalry proves even ice can't cool the heat of trash-talking transplants.