The Toronto Maple Leafs are something like the NHL’s best team.
Sure, the Boston Bruins have a 12 points lead on the Toronto Maple Leafs, but in context, that isn’t so bad.
First, the Bruins are basically 12 points up on everyone. On any given night the Leafs or Carolina are in second place, but neither has much hope of catching up.
That said, the Bruins are not the best team of all time. They lead the NHL In 5v5 save percentage and are 3rd in 5v5 shooting percentage (one of just three teams flirting with 10% shooting).