So the Maple Leafs won again…



Against a team ahead of them in the standings. On the road.



Saturday is the halfway point in their season, but it’s been their last quarter that has been ridiculous. They were on pace for a disappointing 82-point season after 20 games. They’re on pace for more than 94 after 40.



They have only five regulation losses in their last 21 games, a span of 11-5-5 that has pushed them from lottery pick conversation into great position to be the second best team in their division and have home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs.



Yes, I went there. I said great position, too.



It sounds crazy, but the Leafs have the 12th best record in the NHL right now, and they’re in a weak division. That’s a solid spot to be, especially when the team ahead of them is Ottawa, their opponent on Saturday.



The Senators are vulnerable. The Leafs are not.



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