Maple Leafs Game Preview: Florida vs Toronto
By Tim Chiasson
Feb 14, 2015; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Jonathan Bernier (45) makes a save against Montreal Canadiens during an overtime period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports
Tale of the Tape
Toronto
23-28-5 51 points (14th in Eastern Conference)
PP: 18.6% (14th in NHL)
PK: 83.7% (7th in NHL)
G/GP: 2.75 (16th in NHL)
GA/GP: 3.02 (25th in NHL)
Win % When Scoring First: .708 (14th in NHL)
Florida
24-19-12 60 points (9th Eastern Conference)
PP: 14.9% (27th in NHL)
PK: 79.7% (22nd in NHL)
G/GP: 2.36 (25th in NHL)
GA/GP: 2.64 (16th in NHL)
Win % When Scoring First: .667 (17th in NHL)
The Panthers are four points out of a playoff spot right now and largely due to the stability of Roberto Luongo between the pipes.
They only have one more win than the Toronto Maple Leafs but they’ve gained a losers point from overtime or a shootout twelve times – tied with Los Angeles for the most in the league.
If Jonathan Bernier can put together a performance that mirrors the last two games the Leafs will have a good chance to get a rare victory.
The Panthers offense is underwhelming – but the Leafs will have to beat a pretty good goaltender at the other end of the ice.
The Leafs have a significant advantage on special teams and they’ll have to take advantage of that given their struggles at 5v5 lately.
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