It’s getting to that point in the season again where the focus on first-round matchups becomes a daily talking point. After earning just one point in three games in California, the Panthers sit one point back with the same number of games played. Being overtaken by Florida would put the Leafs in a race with the Hurricanes and Islanders for the second wildcard spot, which would almost surely mean a third straight playoff matchup with the Bruins if the Leafs squeaked in. As of today, the Leafs would walk into either probable first round matchup as the underdogs, but there is still a fair amount of hockey to be played.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning – Game #70 Preview & Projected Lines
