Let’s take a deeper look.
In the Eastern Conference, the lowest point totals to qualify for the playoffs the last five years are as follows:
- Columbus with 98
- New Jersey and Columbus with 97
- Toronto and Boston with 95
- Detroit with 93
- Pittsburgh with 98
On average, roughly 96 points has been the cut off. Currently, the Leafs are on pace for 85 points (they have 32 points in 31 games).