Last round of play was only two games. However, it's easy to pick the two big things considering the playoff race out of it. The Buffalo Sabres have sneaked into playoff competition and seem to be on a roll somewhat expected from the team after massive investments in the summer. They've underperformed most of the season, but may finally have found the groove they need to actually carry on after regular season. They're fighting for the last East playoff spot, currently held by Winnipwg Jets. Washington doesn't seem to be able to wake up this season, Tampa Bay's big rush has cooled down a bit. Winnipeg is playing well, but must be feeling the heat. All this may well add up as positives for the Sabres. They stormed into the playoffs similarly last season, so they should know what they're up against.
The Toronto Maple Leafs were so good, so fresh, so surprising for the first half of the season. Led by big numbers from Phil Kessel and Joffrey Lupul, they managed to stay on top of the league standings for a long time. Then came the slump and they fell out of playoff bracket. Now they lost half of their top scoring line in Lupul and seem finally doomed. Five points out of playoffs and so many teams in between with much better momentum. Early summer vacation for the Leafs, again.
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