J.P. Nikota

Really, it’s hard to envision things having gone any better in Toronto.

The Leafs will head back to Toronto looking to keep their playoff run alive.

Our JP and JapersRink JP talk Leafs-Caps also our JP and Species talk Marlies playoffs

The Leafs really did it.

The Knights clawed their way back from a 3-1 series deficit.

The Leafs overcame a slow start to win convincingly

The trade deadline has come and gone. How well are the Leafs set up to make the playoffs?

Anyone want a contract?

Is the Leafs' goaltending going to hold up?

No one is shocked that the Montreal is good this season. But what happened in Tampa Bay and Florida? Why is Boston having so much trouble nailing down a playoff spot? Who do the Senators really think they are? What the heck is Detroit going to do? Oh, and um,

The Skinny In the opening match-ups, The Metropolitan Division beat the Atlantic Division, and the Pacific Division beat the Central Division. Actually, the Pacific didn’t just beat the Central, it pounded it into submission 10-3. The game between the Atlantic and the Central was closer — 10-6, including an empty-netter.

We’re talkin’ X’s and O’s, baby.

It’s the Leafs’ Bye Week and the team looks poised to take a playoff spot when they get back.

The Leafs just don’t seem to play any boring games.

The Leafs overcame a poor first period to beat the B’s.

Best of luck to Holland, who is heading West.

Sure, he's good, but how is he that good?

An ugly first two minutes was enough to sink the Leafs, whose offence suddenly dried up.

Nazem Kadri led the Leafs to an impressive win against an impressive foe.

We dare to say the "P" word.

The Leafs' offence got back into gear.

The Leafs lost, but what a game.

Enjoy!

Canada intent on a better showing than in Game 1.

Jeremy Bracco scored a great goal in OT to make sure the Leafs finished the rookie tournament 3-0.