As a Leafs fan, my therapist says I should focus on the present, so let’s look at the tape. The boys actually looked like a professional hockey team on Tuesday, October 20, skating away with a 6-2 win over Columbus. It was a rare night where I didn't feel the urge to throw my jersey on the ice. We are currently 5-4-2, still standing with 73 games to go in this marathon of a season. The Atlantic Division is tight, we are three games back, and the race is very much alive.
Looking around the league, Tuesday, October 20 was a busy night. San Jose edged Montreal 4-3, and Colorado fell to New Jersey 3-4. Meanwhile, Dallas took down Boston 3-2, and Edmonton managed a 4-3 win over Minnesota. As for today, Wednesday, October 21, the schedule is light. We have Philadelphia visiting Buffalo and Florida heading to Ottawa, but for now, I’m just trying to enjoy the fact that we aren't at the bottom of the standings. Being a Leafs fan is a masterclass in cautious hope, but hey—at least we’re still in the race. Let's see if we can keep this momentum rolling.