Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams, Women's Hockey Legends Cammi Granato and Meghan Duggan join the show. Again, we’re talking about a team currently on the outside looking in. And then last postseason, with Toronto once again holding a 3-2 series lead — and a game away from getting the first round monkey off its back — they couldn't finish the job dropping Games 6 and 7 to be one-and-done in the playoffs for the fourth straight time. SUNRISE, FLORIDA - JANUARY 12: Jonathan Huberdeau #11 of the Florida Panthers skates with the puck ... [+] against John Tavares #91 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period at BB&T Center on January 12, 2020 in Sunrise, Florida. Look for the Stars, a bit lackadaisical to begin the tournament, to pick up their intensity. • NHL Postseason Central If the playoffs do occur, an injury-plagued Toronto could be the healthiest its been all season. The Islanders seem to take their pingpong tournament very seriously (or maybe just Jean-Gabriel Pageau does): Ping-pong tournament in the bubble. Round robin: Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals | noon. Goalie Frederik Andersen had been a consistent presence in goal despite the team's sixth-worst defense that will now be heavily improved with the team at full strength. The Lightning played the entire round robin without Steven Stamkos, and now they're in for a scare as Victor Hedman left the first period after an awkward fall. Full recap. Neither of these teams feel great about their round-robin play so far. 18 in the NHL, respectively. Philadelphia has come into this tournament as hot as they were before the season was paused, and quite frankly look like the most dangerous team in the Eastern Conference. Compher tied the game with 1:02 remaining in regulation. It’s probably best to count on them making the playoffs. By Mark Zwolinski Sports Reporter. ... Qualification round Game 5: No. In the last decade, the Stanley Cup playoffs have been cruel for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reported that teams believe they will have expanded rosters of at least 30 players after the AHL canceled its season. 7 New York Islanders -- is on tap for the winning club, while the losing team draws the No. 3 seed -- and a matchup against the No. But the recent returns of Moore and Muzzin will mean a lot in the stretch run. However, Alex Tuch scored his second goal of the game in the waning seconds of overtime to give the Golden Knights the win and the No. All Rights Reserved, This is a BETA experience. Four reasons to like the Maple Leafs’ playoff chances as the race heats up. The Toronto Maple Leafs are always under a microscope. The Avalanche will play the Arizona Coyotes in the next round, while Vegas draws the Chicago Blackhawks. On Feb. 25, John Tavares scored twice as the Leafs held off Tampa Bay in the third period. The Jets release Le'Veon Bell. When the team fired Mike Babcock in November, they were an underperforming 9-10-4. Now comes the time to prove those believers right or wrong. So, yes, it’s still quite close. at Bridgestone Arena on January 27, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. 9 Columbus Blue Jackets (tied 2-2) | 8 p.m. Cimini on the Bell relationship. I have two summers-worth of experience. Cimini on the Bell relationship. (Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images). Miller energy into their series-clinching win over the Wild: J.T. Qualification round Game 5: No. For a team that was among the preseason Stanley Cup favorites, that’d be an awfully harsh reality to face. Without making any declarative statements about what record the Maple Leafs need in those 10 games, I’ll say this: the excess of favorable matchups and critical home games will be very telling for where the Maple Leafs are at. Before we get too far ahead of ourselves, let's take a second to appreciate just how wild this Blue Jackets-Maple Leafs series has been so far: #CBJ vs. #LeafsForever goal sequence:CBJCBJTMLTMLTMLTMLTMLTMLCBJCBJCBJCBJCBJCBJCBJTMLTMLTMLTML, Vegas Golden Knights 4, Colorado Avalanche 3. While the Maple Leafs are certainly better with Rielly than without him, the assistant captain’s absence has helped create an opportunity for rookie Rasmus Sandin. NASHVILLE, TN - JANUARY 27: The Toronto Maple Leafs celebrate a goal against the Nashville Predators ... [+] at Bridgestone Arena on January 27, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. It's been 16 excruciating years filled with heartbreak since Toronto emerged out of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. And there’s tons of hockey to be played. I am a proud alumnus of Ohio University, as well as Ohio's student newspaper, The Post. Neither of these teams have fared well in round-robin play, each going 0-2. Muzzin logs over 21 minutes per night, second only to defenseman Morgan Rielly among Toronto skaters. 6-seeded Carolina Hurricanes next. Another positive sign: Shayne Gostisbehere drew into the lineup and almost looked like the dynamic 2018-19 version of himself again. Yes, that’s nearly a third of its remaining schedule (so of course those games are huge! With a stacked roster, Toronto would be a formidable foe and should pose a severe threat in the playoffs as they sported the game's third-highest scoring offense. 17 and No. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images). 1 seeds were determined Saturday -- the Philadelphia Flyers in the East and the Vegas Golden Knights in the West -- Sunday's two round-robin games will give us the Nos. It looks like the Blue Jackets are likely without defenseman Zach Werenski -- injured in the third period of Game 4, awaiting MRI results -- which would be a huge loss. 8 Toronto Maple Leafs vs. No. Moore is a lightning rod on the fourth line, but the return of Muzzin was particularly meaningful. Other quick notes about Toronto’s schedule ahead: When considering the playoff picture in the East, here’s what you need to know: there are five teams that are practically locks (Capitals, Bruins, Lightning, Penguins and Islanders).

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