Why does Columbus need to win? Never mind. Saw your post above. Only argument would be that the Rangers are probably the stronger team and have better goaltending, Just want it to end in regulation.I wouldn't say easily. Sens play them extremely well. Leafs D have issues with their speed & Tkachuk's physical play in front.
It works either way for me. If Sens get the regulation win, Leafs very likely drop to 3rd in the Atlantic and lose home ice advantage in 1st round, and likely are out of contention for Division leader. They really wanted to win that this year. Berube made it a key team goal to avoid one of TB/Florida in 1st round. They held it pretty much all year, but have let it go with spotty play post 4 Nations.
Add to that, Ottawa would move to 4 pts back of Toronto. Laffs would be in actual danger of falling into a wild cat spot. Lol Fans would absolutely be flipping. OMG. That would be hilarious. Leafs fans are calling this game a "must" win for them.
If Ottawa loses & Montreal wins, Montreal moves to within 3 pts of them & plays them on Tuesday to try & get within one point.
Per usual, we want a regulation win here.
We also want CBJ to win in regulation over NYR. CBJ are 20-7-4 at home.
Montreal can't get into a playoff spot tonight as one of CBJ or NYR will get to 72 pts.
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