Yes, all those posters who thought Columbus had magically turned the corner during their winning streak.  Maybe...maybe not.  What matters is at the end of the season....in or out of playoffs, flame out early in post season or sustain a run.  Winning streaks during the season give you a seat at the table to perform when it counts.

For the Leafs, however, they need to get to the table.  And the first step is winning when the crunch time comes and they are in the middle of it right now.  Winning their games in hand will put them in a position for a chance to make the playoffs.  That is the first step.

Chasing Eichel's tail for the first period last night is another indication of stumbling down the stairs.  Can they stop from falling?  We'll see.