Panthers, Leafs battle for 1st place in Atlantic Division

Maple Leafs Have the Most to Gain From Winning Atlantic Division
The Toronto Maple Leafs currently hold second place in the Atlantic Division with a 39-23-3 record, totaling 81 points. They sit just four points behind the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers,
PREVIEW: Panthers, Leafs battle for first place in Atlantic Division
In their first meeting this season, the Panthers topped the Maple Leafs by a score of 5-1 at Amerant Bank Arena on Nov. 27. Aleksander Barkov led the way for the Panthers up front with a goal and an assist, while Bobrovsky turned aside 23 of 24 shots between the pipes.
Costly penalties sink Maple Leafs as Panthers widen lead atop Atlantic Division
If the Maple Leafs truly have a thirst for first, best not to drown in needless penalties. Knowing how fine a line it is to defeat the defending Stanley Cup champions and pump their own hopes for top spot in the Atlantic Division,
"That sh*t doesn't matter": Max Domi couldn't care less about Toronto Maple Leafs winning the Atlantic Division
Max Domi is not worried about the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the Atlantic Division. The Maple Leafs are having a good season despite losing three of their last four games.
'That Sh*t Doesn't Matter To Us': Maple Leafs Focused On Tightening Up Game, Not First In Atlantic Division, Entering Final Stretch Of Regular Season
Toronto sits two points behind Florida for first in the Atlantic Division, but the Panthers hold the tiebreaker with more regulation wins.
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Panthers staying on course in Atlantic without Tkachuk, other stars
TORONTO -- Matthew Tkachuk, decked out in street clothes, stood in the entrance of the Florida Panthers dressing room ...
Maple Leafs report cards: Penalty-killing miscues costly against division-rival Panthers
With a 3-2 loss to Florida, the Leafs let the opportunity to bolster their chances of winning the Atlantic slip through their ...
Bennett scores two power-play goals as Panthers edge Maple Leafs in battle of Atlantic Divsion leaders
The game had a playoff feel with first place in the Atlantic Division at stake and had some chippy moments. Florida is first, ...
Bennett has big night as Panthers take down Toronto, retain top spot in Atlantic Division
The Florida Panthers got back on the winning track as their road trip continued north of the border on Thursday night.
Canadiens feel tilt vs. division-leading Panthers is must-win
Montreal's Sam Montembeault has a 2.11 goals-against average and a .924 save percentage amid his own 5-0-1 starting run. Backup Jakub Dobes (2.11 GAA) stopped 30 of 35 shots on Wednesday, and Florida ...
Maple Leafs' Max Domi Drops Unfiltered Take on Division Title
The Maple Leafs remain in second place in the division, but Toronto (39-23-3, 81 points) only has a two-point lead over the ...
George Mason defeats Saint Joseph’s 74-64 in Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament semifinal
Jalen Haynes had 22 points to lead George Mason to a 74-64 victory over Saint Joseph’s in an Atlantic 10 Conference ...
New-look Bruins look to stay hot vs. streaking Senators
The Boston Bruins look to continue their momentum as they prepare for another Atlantic Division matchup, this time against the host Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.