The Leafs have won just four of nine games so far, and the Jets have won eight of eight, but they’ve both outscored the opposition by three goals at five-on-five. The special teams have been the major difference between the two teams, and the gap is vast so far.
The Jets, running two balanced units that have been equally as productive, are a league-leading 10 for 23 on the power play (43.5%) as well as 14 for 16 on the PK with one shorthanded goal for (87.5% with a -1 goal difference). The Leafs are a respectable 83.