We have to face reality, Sens fans: the Maple Leafs might actually make the playoffs this season. They are far from a lock, but they will be in the mix. And because of the new playoff format, there’s a decent chance that there could be another Battle of Ontario in April.
It’s frightening, I know, but it’s a real possibility.
Coming into the season, I don’t think anyone besides Leafs fans thought that they actually had a chance at making the playoffs. Montreal, Tampa Bay, Florida, and Boston just seemed so much better making it was extremely unlikely for Toronto to have a shot.