James Birkett

7:00 PM CBC, NHL Net (US) Second City Hockey The red hot Chicago Blackhawks, winners of their last seven games, visit the Air Canada Centre tonight for Hockey Night in Canada. The defending Stanley Cup champions seem to have awoken from their post-cup hangover, led by captain Jonathan Toews&

Lost amidst the Leafs playoff push has been the sudden resurgence of captain Dion Phaneuf's offensive game. After scoring only 18 points in his first 55 games as a Leaf, Phaneuf has 12 in his last 20. Even stranger, he's done so without feasting on the

DION!

The Leafs get Kris Versteeg's revenge goal out of the way early, and Clarke MacArthur responds a minute later to tie the game back up. 4 powerplay opportunities were wasted by Toronto, so let's hope that doesn't come back to bite the Leafs in

Toronto Maple Leafs (28-27-9) Philadelphia Flyers (40-16-6) VS TV: RSNO, Yahoo! Sports 7:00 PM Wells Fargo Center -- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania [Game Preview] - [Game Center] - [Broad Street Hockey] GP MIN W L EGA GA GAA SA SV SV% SO 2010 - James Reimer 20 1100 11 4 42

Over the past 11 games - starting with February 8th's game - the Toronto Maple Leafs are 6-1-4. On that morning the Maple Leafs woke up in 12th place and nine points out of the playoffs. Tomorrow morning, the Maple Leafs will find themselves in 10th place in

Pittsburgh Penguins (37-21-6) Toronto Maple Leafs (27-27-9) VS TV: TSN, VS 7:00PM Air Canada Centre -- Toronto, Ontario [Game Preview] - [Game Center] - [PensBurgh] GP MIN W L EGA GA GAA SA SV SV% SO 2010 - James Reimer 19 1040 10 4 40 2.31 563 523

Toronto Maple Leafs (27-27-8) Atlanta Thrashers (25-26-11) VS TV: RSNO, Yahoo! Sports 5:00 PM Philips Arena -- Atlanta, Georgia [Game Center] - [Bird Watchers Anonymous] GP MIN W L EGA GA GAA SA SV SV% SO 2010 - James Reimer 18 1004 10 4 40 2.39 545 505

The Leafs are in the southeast this morning, gearing up for a 5:00pm bout with the Atlanta Thrashers. During their last visit to the city, Toronto was able to put nine goals past the Thrasher's over-matched goaltenders. Since then Atlanta has gone a measly 3-10-5 and nearly

ugh.

Leafs open the scoring behind Joffrey Lupul's first in Toronto. Alex Kovalev ties it up with a late goal past James Reimer. Out of town scores: Det 0 - Buf 2 Car 1 - Mtl 2

Pittsburgh Penguins (36-21-6) Toronto Maple Leafs (27-27-7) VS TV: CBC, NHL Net 7:00 PM Air Canada Centre -- Toronto, Ontario [Game Center] - [PensBurgh] GP MIN W L EGA GA GAA SA SV SV% SO 2010 - James Reimer 17 939 10 4 35 2.24 505 470 .931

Those of you who have been anxious for Brian Burke to pull off more deals will likely have to wait another 48 hours. The Leafs have yet to make a highly anticipated move for a top four defenseman, and it's doubtful they would do so today or tomorrow,

Leafs have a painful parade to the penalty box in the second, allowing two quick powerplay goals. Tyler Bozak responded with a nifty powerplay goal of his own on a beauty of a pass from Phil Kessel to re-take the lead.

Phil Kessel. Phil Kessel. Brett Lebda.

Toronto Maple Leafs (26-27-7) Montreal Canadiens (32-22-7) VS TV: RSNO 7:30 PM Bell Centre - Montreal, Quebec [Game Preview] - [Game Center] - [HEOTP] GP MIN W L EGA GA GAA SA SV SV% SO 2010 - James Reimer 16 879 9 4 31 2.12 470 439 .934

Clarke MacArthur pots a beauty and gives the Leafs the lead after one. Need to avoid the penalties though.

New York Islanders (23-30-7) Toronto Maple Leafs (25-27-6) VS TV: LTV 7:00 PM Air Canada Centre -- Toronto, Ontario [Game Preview] - [Game Center] - [Lighthouse Hockey] GP MIN W L EGA GA GAA SA SV SV% SO 2010 - James Reimer 15 819 8 4 30 2.20

After last night's disappointing shootout loss to the Ottawa Senators, seven points separate the Leafs from the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The schedule doesn't get any easier from here and the Buds needed the victory badly. The effort and urgency of wins in

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz..................... Sadly, the Hot Stove might be the highlight of this game.

Pretty boring game so far. Luke Schenn is wearing the "A", but only keeping it warm until the return of Colby Armstrong. Looking forward to Rosehill v Lessard later on. Remember this is a thread for hockey and not your Middle Eastern politics class.

Ottawa Senators (18-31-9) Toronto Maple Leafs (25-27-6) VS TV: CBC, NHL Net 7:00 PM Air Canada Centre -- Toronto, Ontario [Game Preview] - [Game Center] - [Silver Seven Sens] GP MIN W L EGA GA GAA SA SV SV% SO 2010 - James Reimer 14 754 8 4 30

Entering last Saturday night's HNIC game against Montreal, Kris Versteeg and Tomas Kaberle were still members of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Seven days later, Brian Burke has turned those two players into three (possibly four) draft choices and a highly regarded prospect in Joe Colborne. Add in the

Toronto Maple Leafs (24-27-6) Buffalo Sabres (27-22-6) VS TV: TSN 7:00 PM HSBC Arena -- Buffalo, New York [Game Preview] - [Game Page] - [Die By The Blade] Starting Goalies: GP MIN W L EGA GA GAA SA SV SV% SO 2010 - Jean-Sebastien Giguere 27 1479 11 10

Grabbo Grabbo hey Leafs get ahead on a nice goal by Grabovski before letting the Bruins tie it up.