Before we jump into it, I’ll quickly note that this is the first time in years that we can say the playoff matchups are completely up in the air. We aren’t waiting for three months to watch the Leafs play Tampa Bay. Toronto could easily finish anywhere from first to fourth at this point. It might not be as comfortable as Leafs fans are accustomed to, but it does make the playoff race far more interesting to watch down the stretch.
In order from best to worst in total points, let’s take a look at each Atlantic team, including the Leafs.