Can the Leafs make the playoffs?

As I write this, the Leafs sit 5 points behind the Carolina Hurricanes for the 8^th playoff spot. The Hurricanes have played 63 games and the Leafs have played 62 so far. Tonight is a huge game for the Maple Leafs, as they head into face the Atlanta Thrashers.

It is going to be an exciting race for that 8^th spot with the Buffalo Sabres coming on strong. The Sabres have 65 points and have two games in hand on the Hurricanes and one on the Maple Leafs.

Here is a quick look at the Standings

Team                     GP     PTS

Rangers                 64       70 

Hurricanes             64       67

Sabres                  61       65

Maple Leafs           62       62

Thrashers              62       61

Panthers               61       59

Then New York Rangers have the 7^th spot with 70 points and they have already lost today against Tampa Bay, so that is great news for the Leafs.

The Carolina Hurricanes are in the 8^th spot with 67 points

The Leafs need to win tonight or the Thrashers will pass them in the standings.

Goodluck boys