With 24 points in 18 games, the Toronto Maple Leafs are second to the Tampa Bay Lightning who have 25 points.
Like the entire NHL, the Atlantic Division Standings are kept artificially close by the ridiculous points system that the NHL uses. With some games being worth three point, even the completely terrible Detroit Red Wings – arguably the worst team in the NHL – are only six points back (three games, if you think about it in baseball terms).
For example, just look how stupid this is: The Leafs are 12-6 and the Red Wings are 8-10.