leafs

  • Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Las Vegas - Maple Leafs fans have been stumbling around in the wilderness for 48 years without winning the Stanley Cup. FORTY EIGHT YEARS! The last time the Leafs won the Cup, 'To Sir With Love' by Lulu was at the top of the Billboard Hot 100. Not saying that Toronto is gonna lift the Cup, but will say that game one is a DELICIOUS spot for the home team. The Leafs come steaming into the playoffs on a sweet 4-0 run, including a 4-3 win AT Tampa Bay. They have also been spectacular at home inside the Scotiabank Arena, with a 27-8-6 record. The only team that had a better home record was, of course, the Bruins at 34-4-3. The Lightning had a solid mark at home, 28-8-5, but on the road, they were UNDER water with an 18-22-1 record. And if you like goal differential, the Leafs come in with a big fat PLUS 57, while Tampa is just plus 29. Gimme Toronto for the money.

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