> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # From the Branches: The last mile - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/from-the-branches-the-last-mile-maple-leafs-auston-matthews/ - Published: 2016-04-08T11:40:49.000Z - Updated: 2016-04-08T11:40:49.000Z - Description: The Maple Leafs play their final game of the season tomorrow. - Author: Species - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:01 Well that was something. We bumped the [Flyers](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/philadelphia-flyers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) out of a playoff spot. With a game in hand over the [Red Wings](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/detroit-red-wings?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) and [Bruins](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/boston-bruins?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), their last two games will be interesting to watch. They play the [Penguins](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/pittsburgh-penguins?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) tomorrow afternoon, then wrap up the NHL regular season with a game Sunday night against the [Islanders](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/new-york-islanders?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). If they lose tomorrow that Sunday game will be a can't miss gong show. [Leafs 4 - Flyers 3 (OT) : Toronto wins game, annoys fans - PPP](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/leafs-4-flyers-3-ot-toronto-wins-game-annoys-fans/) Both fanbases walk away upset. [Flyers vs. Leafs recap: Wounded but still alive, somehow - Broad Street Hockey](http://www.broadstreethockey.com/2016/4/7/11389646/flyers-vs-maple-leafs-recap-wounded-but-still-alive-somehow?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The outcome certainly could have been worse, but the Flyers were still only able to secure one point against one of the NHL's worst teams, falling 4-3 in overtime to the[ Leafs](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/toronto-maple-leafs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). [How Brendan Shanahan hacked the system to make the Leafs winners - PPP](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/how-brendan-shanahan-hacked-the-system-to-make-the-leafs-winners/) The Leafs knew there was going to be pain this year. So why are Leaf fans so happy? [T.J. Brennan named to AHL First All-Star Team - PPP](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/t-j-brennan-named-to-ahl-first-all-star-team/) Brennan is the only member of the Marlies to make either of the AHL's All-Star Teams this season. The Leafs don't play tonight, but the Marlies are in action at Ricoh Coliseum vs the Lake Erie Monsters. Our own Elseldo will be there to keep you up to date on the action. A GIF a Video and a Vine Everyone was boarding last night. > another angle [pic.twitter.com/3pq9emoYM6](https://t.co/3pq9emoYM6?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Stephanie (@myregularface) [April 8, 2016](https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/718252899877416962?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) How does he even? Because of course he scored in his return. > How you Drouuuuuin? [#TBLvsNJD](https://twitter.com/hashtag/TBLvsNJD?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [https://t.co/XJTLZki9Q8](https://t.co/XJTLZki9Q8?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — [Tampa Bay Lightning](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/tampa-bay-lightning?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) (@TBLightning) [April 8, 2016](https://twitter.com/TBLightning/status/718249159673962496?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) ### OK one more GIF because LOL > [#TBLvsNJD](https://twitter.com/hashtag/TBLvsNJD?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/MQEbPGF3WK](https://t.co/MQEbPGF3WK?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) [April 8, 2016](https://twitter.com/TBLightning/status/718228762710695936?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) ### Other News [Russian players may drop in priority for NHL after doping scandal - ](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/russian-players-drop-in-priority-for-nhl-after-doping-scandal/article29563476/?cmpid=rss1&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)[G&M](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/quebec-senator-jacques-demers-in-hospital/article29549520/?cmpid=rss1&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Many Russian players won’t be able to attend the under-18 world hockey championship which is where GMs go to watch the new talent [Yost: An attempt to measure true coaching impact - TSN](http://www.tsn.ca/an-attempt-to-measure-true-coaching-impact-1.466414?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) I ran two simple correlations: total ice-time together versus offensive performance together and total ice-time together versus defensive performance together. Which team managed their lineups most properly? \[Species: Guess who is in the top right quadrant?\] [Oh, Canada: Give the Wild your allegiance in the playoffs - Hockey Wilderness](http://www.hockeywilderness.com/2016/4/6/11339126/wild-jets-senators-canadiens-maple-leafs-canucks-flames-oilers-nhl-playoffs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) DO NOT CLICK THIS LINK. [Colborne Wins Peter Maher Award For Third Consecutive Year - Matchsticks and Gasoline](http://www.matchsticksandgasoline.com/2016/4/7/11388084/colborne-three-peats-as-peter-maher-award-winner?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Flames](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/calgary-flames?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) centre [Joe Colborne](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/108208/joe-colborne?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) has been awarded his third Peter Maher Award for being a "Good Guy". [Quebec senator Jacques Demers in hospital after suffering stroke - G&M](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/quebec-senator-jacques-demers-in-hospital/article29549520/?cmpid=rss1&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Former NHL coach led Montreal to a [Stanley Cup](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl-playoffs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) victory in 1993. Our cheeesestake topping poll last night found there are two of you who would choose ketchup as your one topping of choice. Please delete your accounts and never return.