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It’s game day for the Leafs, visiting Philadelphia for an important matchup against the Flyers. While Toronto is obviously no sure thing for a playoff spot, they now find themselves  within striking distance of the Flyers, Penguins and Devils. For a team that recently exploded for 11 of a possible 12 points, it isn’t that far-fetched to believe they can pass at least one of these clubs and land in sixth in the East.

The Flyers, on the other hand, have been mediocre lately, and their view from the top of the conference is a memory.

James Mirtle has more about Bryzgalov, the Flyers, and their recent struggles:

After all, they were 15-7-3 before HBO’s cameras invaded the dressing room and then won five games in a row immediately thereafter, standing first in the Eastern Conference.

But since an ugly 6-0 loss at home to the Boston Bruins midway through the run of the series, the Flyers are only 10-9-4 and have fallen much closer to a pack of teams fighting to make the playoffs

Tonight is a chance for the Leafs to move within three points of the Flyers with a regulation win. After being held to only a goal against a stingy home team in the Jets, hopefully the Leafs can break out for a few tonight.

Links after the jump.


It’s official, The Big House secured for 2013 Winter Classic (Puck Daddy)

Lupul, Gardiner and Beauchemin one year in (The Leafs Nation)

Praising (or not) the talking heads (Michael at VLM)

Leafs have plenty to watch as playoffs loom (National Post)

Leafs-Wings set for Winter Classic (The Sun)

Schenn awaits deadline to pass (TFP)

Throw any other links you have in the comments section below.

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  • peterbleafs

     Its those fucking fans from Columbus they always get in there first.

  • peterbleafs

     Its those fucking fans from Columbus they always get in there first.

  • Kots

    yeah they dont give out financial info, but check it out

  • Kots

    yeah they dont give out financial info, but check it out

  • Anonymous

    interesting…. who gets the call between teh pipes… assuming he wants in I would guess that potvin is a shoe in. cujo could get a spot, maybe eddie

  • Kots

    you care about winning of course, but I mean in terms of developing young players…if you know your not gonna be there the next season,,,,Im not sure

  • Kots

    I think Bower would honestly want to play…..for a period maybe

  • Kots

    Get Peter Ing in there

  • Anonymous

    lol in his old school pads though… and players need to switch to a foam puck, and they will supply him with a bench.  this is not the time and place for another leaf alumni to die during a celebration

  • MSM

    I think the guys who climb this high in the game are way more professional than you’re giving them credit for.

  • Burtonboy

    I did a search on Leafs.com and this is what I got. There is no mention of how long the extension was for in fact the article says terms of the deal where not disclosed. His previous 4 yr contract came before Burke joined the organization 

    http://mapleleafs.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=608046 

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  • Jordan

    anything good happen today? I see Hazel Maes tits are still solid for their veteran age

  • Burtonboy

    You will have to enlighten me Jordan .Who the fuck is Hazel Maes lol

  • http://www.hockey-nerd.com Cameron

    I thought I heard Wilson himself say it was only a 1 year extension in an interview though. 

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