And then there was 1. One point the Leafs need to clinch the Atlantic. One point for Marner to reach 100 on the season. One goal for Matthews to have 400 career goals. Marner will join elite company, only three players have collected 100 points in a season. Sittler, Dougie and Matthews, each reached 100 points three times.
Mats Sundin (420) is the only player to score 400 goals with the Leafs.
Toronto got off to a sluggish start in Carolina Sunday, 1 shot on net through the opening 17 minutes, shot number two went in behind Freddie Andersen. Woll played great, allowing just one goal, that came on a Canes power play.
The Leafs goaltending tandem have allowed just 12 goals over the past 8 games (7-1-0), hot goalies is what you want going into the playoffs.
One thing is for certain in the playoff picture, Leafs will open it up at home, we just don't know yet if it will be against Florida, Tampa or Ottawa. Should have a clearer picture of that late Tuesday night, Leafs are in Buffalo and Panthers visit Tampa. Leafs are 2-0-0 against Buffalo this season, scoring 11 goals in the two games. Going back to last season Toronto has won 4 straight against the Sabres. Buffalo hasn't been in the playoffs since 2010-11, and haven't won a playoff series since the spring of 2007.
Tuesday morning I will tee up the Leafs and Sabres game.
The Canadiens can clinch a playoff spot tonight as they host Chicago. Montreal hasn't made the playoffs since the post season bubble in 2021.
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