It was so predictable the Sabres would win last night and they did. The Leafs even did Jack Eichel the favour of busting his recent goalless streak.

Leafs vs. Sabres Recap: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

At least the Leafs don’t have to play Buffalo again this season.
(checks next week’s schedule)
OH COME ON! WHO PUT THIS SCHEDULE TOGETHER?

The Leafs weren’t the only ones to lose to a team at the bottom of the standings last night. The Lightning lost to the Coyotes, and it has direct implications for the Leafs in the playoffs.

The Leafs next game is Wednesday against the Panthers at the ACC.

ICYMI

Here’s what we wrote about on Monday

Six Points in Five Maple Leafs Games: Penultimate edition - Katya
We made it to game 75, and we’re all still in one piece.

Mailbag: Curtis McElhinney and the Seattle Draft - Fulemin
All that and more in this edition of the mailbag.

Other News

It’s signing season. In the past Yesterday the following were announced: Troy Terry in Anaheim, and Casey Mittelstadt in Buffalo, and Adam Gaudette in Vancouver.

There’s Always Something More Important Than The Game - Matchsticks and Gasoline
We all got a reminder of how we sometimes forget that athletes are people too.

[Video] Martin Brodeur and Sean Burke to co-GM Canada at Worlds - TSN
Yes, it's time for that odd tournament where the odd castoffs from the NHL playoffs go and put on a Team Canada jersey. The World Championship runs from May 4 to May 20.

A Closer Look at New Jersey Devils Rookie Sensation Hischier - All About The Jersey
Nico Hischier is having a great season. However, he’s not going to win the Calder Trophy.

From The Branches