Will the Panthers let the Leafs make the playoffs?

[SillyRabbit]

The way they’re playing, the Islanders, Rangers and Hurricanes all deserve to make it over both the Panthers and Leafs.

 

[the]

This was a soul crushing defeat by Toronto. If it’s not Florida, I think Buffalo takes that final spot.

 

[HSF]

It's funny the people who say it was a mistake to sign Tavares didn't want to give Dubas any credit for signing him to begin with, because they thought he planned for 1 year to sign in Toronto no matter what. However when things are going bad than it was a mistake to say why did Dubas sign him and give him the blame.

Gord Miller from the start though they should have used that money on defense

 

[c9777666]

This was a soul crushing defeat by Toronto. If it’s not Florida, I think Buffalo takes that final spot.

Buffalo needs to go on a long win streak.

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

f*** it, go Sabres

 

[LeafsNation75]

The way they’re playing, the Islanders, Blue Jackets and Hurricanes all deserve to make it over both the Panthers and Leafs.

Before yesterday the Islanders had lost 4 straight and they only broke that streak because they played the Red Wings and the Blue Jackets are currently on a 7 game losing streak.

 

[Mc5RingsAndABeer]

It would be pathetic if one of them ended up with fewer points than than both wildcards. Miss the 1v8 system.

 

[SillyRabbit]

Before yesterday the Islanders had lost 4 straight and they only broke that streak because they played the Red Wings and the Blue Jackets are currently on a 7 game losing streak.

Yeah a bit reactionary on my part but Florida has squandered two very winnable games and the Leafs just lost to a zamboni driver.

I have not been impressed with either teams efforts.

Jackets don’t deserve it either the way they’re playing, the Rangers deserve their spot.

 

[KingsFan7824]

Would you rather lose to an emergency goalie who is your own zamboni driver, or have a 31 year old $10 cap hit goalie with terrible stats for the next 6 years?

Turning into quite the train wreck for both teams. Interesting to watch. Also both below the Rangers in points%. If the Leafs make it with fewer points than the Rangers, the league will probably be ok with it. If the Panthers make it with fewer points than the Rangers, the league might change the playoff format. No offense to the Panthers, but, you know, totem pole.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Yes if the Leafs make the playoffs it will be because the Panthers let them because they sure as f*** do not DESERVE the spot they are in.

 

[34]

No the Leafs are not making the playoffs.

 

[Rhaegar Targaryen]

Leafs do not deserve to make the playoffs. Especially after last night.

 

[Space Coyote]

Leafs do not deserve to make the playoffs. Especially after last night.

Panthers do not deserve to make the playoffs. Especially after last night.

 

[RealisticLeaf55]

Leafs do not deserve to make the playoffs. Especially after last night.

Cute.

 

[Matt24]

Given the Panthers had no excuse to lose the game tonight and the Leafs had several... I'm gonna say yes. The only question is whether the Leafs duct taped d-core can win 8 or 9 of their last 17 games.

 

[Embryo]

The Rangers are better than both teams.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

No the Leafs are not making the playoffs.

I don't think it is over yet but last night was a BIG step in the right direction

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Last night was not the death blow butnInwill tell you what might be.

F Florida loses tomorrow and Toronto manages to beat Vancouver who will be without Markstrom, Bosser and Leivo that might be the death blow, at least as far as the Atlantic goes because Toronto would be 6 up on Florida with the 3 Calforina teams coming after that.

Tomorrow is as close to a MUST win as Florida has ever had this season

 

[justafan22]

Florida needs to win their H2H matchup in regulation AND be within 4 points of that game on March 25th for it to matter.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Given the Panthers had no excuse to lose the game tonight and the Leafs had several... I'm gonna say yes. The only question is whether the Leafs duct taped d-core can win 8 or 9 of their last 17 games.

I don't know about the defense but that offense and goaltending can.

Freddie has had a rough year but you don't go from a top 10 goalie in the NHL to legitimately being this in about 3 months.

 

[Kamiccolo]

The Rangers are better than both teams.

Seems like a hot take based on a recent streak. Leafs haven't been any good this year, but they have gotten trash goaltending, tons of injuries to quality top 6 guys and have missed their #1 D for over half the season and their #2 D for 1/3 of the season.

Meanwhile Rangers are getting otherworldly goaltending and a career year / Hart year from Panarin. I don't see anything to suggest the Rangers are a better team.

 

[34]

I don't think it is over yet but last night was a BIG step in the right direction

They need a winning streak if they want to have any chance.

 

[34]

Freddie has had a rough year but you don't go from a top 10 goalie in the NHL to legitimately being this in about 3 months.

Saying he has had a rough year is a big understatement. He has been absolutely dreadful.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Saying he has had a rough year is a big understatement. He has been absolutely dreadful.

Don't disagree, I still dont think he realistically went from a top 10 goalie to this guy in 3 months

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

They need a winning streak if they want to have any chance.

They just need or stay ahead of Florida, a win streka would be nice but may not be necessary Florida isn't exactly tearing the league apart either.