One of the more under discussed stories to look forward to as the regular season winds down has been how and when will the Leafs officially clinch a playoff spot. This is nothing but a good thing because for one, the Leafs have been a lock to make it all year long. And two, there are more exciting things to talk about right now instead.
Auston Matthews is gunning for Vaive’s record, attempting to score 50 goals in 50 games (whether official or unofficial, it’s still a very exclusive list), and marching his way toward Ovechkin’s 65 right now.