The Toronto Maple Leafs Fight for A Playoff Spots Against the Detroit Redwings

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The Toronto Maple Leafs Fight for A Playoff Spots Against the Detroit Redwings

The Detroit Redwings are going to the NHL playoffs as they are safely nestled atop the Western Conference standings. The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking up at the playoffs currently two places out of the eighth spot and every game counts going down the stretch.

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While the Maple Leafs' playoff chances are slim, the team certainly isn't ready to give in quite yet. Now within three points of eighth-place Buffalo -- a team Toronto will face Tuesday -- it's crunch time as the Leafs move on to Detroit on Saturday to face the toughest opponent from their three-game Western Conference set.

Despite the 17 points that separate the two clubs, the Leafs usually hold their own against their Original Six rival.

For coach Ron Wilson, who was born just across the border from the Motor City in Windsor, Ontario, his ties with the Red Wings run deep. Both his father, Larry, and uncle, Johnny, hoisted cups with Detroit.

With Carolina, which is tied for ninth with Toronto, and Buffalo both playing Friday night, all the Leafs can do is sit back and watch and hope they get some help before they can resume taking matters in their own hands Saturday.

Goalie James Reimer had a 7-0-1 record with a 2.16 goals-against average over his last nine road games heading into Thursday's game against the Avalanche. He allowed three goals but still emerged with the win in Colorado.

The Maple Leafs are 7-3 in their last 10 road games and 4-0 in their last 4 road games against a team with a winning home record. The Leafs get the win against the Redwings to keep their playoff hopes alive.

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