The Leafs didn't crush the Boston Bruins last night though their 2 - 0 win did look mighty pretty.
In the all-important first, second and third periods the Leafs worked very hard and now appear to be a much different team than at the start of the season.
I haven't finished all of the complicated mathematical calculations needed to be exact, but, for now, I think the Leafs are 27.5% better after 36 games of hockey.
Why, in their last 10 games (as of Fri. Dec. 18; more current musings on Monday), the Leafs had a better winning record than 9 of the 10 closest teams to them in the Eastern Conference. (Seven of those teams are ahead of the Leafs in the standings, three of them in position for the playoffs).
I think if The Leafs maintain the same pace over the next 20 games they will have a fair - good chance of reaching a playoff position.
Why didn't I say a very good chance?
That's a long limb I'm not going out on until the end of January.
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Are you behind the Leafs?
Will they make the playoffs this year?
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