> ## 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. # Leafs Lottery Guide (Mar. 12): Leafs get two points, drop a spot - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/leafs-lottery-guide-mar-12-curse-you-bozak-leafs-get-two-points-drop-2015-nhl-draft-lottery/ - Published: 2015-03-12T14:00:06.000Z - Updated: 2015-03-12T14:00:06.000Z - Description: Leafs came back to beat the Sabres, and a couple big games on tap tonight. - Author: Adam Selvig - Tags: #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:01 The [Maple Leafs](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/toronto-maple-leafs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) could not out do the tank masters in [Sabres](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/buffalo-sabres?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) last night. They are just too good at what they do. Here's where we stand in the lottery right now: | | | | | ------------ | ------ | ---------- | | Team | Points | Odds at #1 | | Buffalo | 44 | 20% | | Edmonton | 47 | 13.5% | | Arizona | 50 | 11.5% | | Carolina /\\ | 58 | 9.5% | | Toronto \\/ | 60 | 8.5% | | Columbus | 60 | 7.5% | | New Jersey | 66 | 6.5% | | Philadelphia | 69 | 6.0% | | Dallas | 70 | 5.0% | | Colorado | 71 | 3.5% | | Ottawa | 71 | 3.0% | | Florida | 72 | 2.5% | | San Jose | 74 | 2.0% | | Los Angeles | 77 | 1.0% | Tonight the [Hurricanes](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/carolina-hurricanes?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), [Blue Jackets](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/columbus-blue-jackets?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), and [Coyotes](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/arizona-coyotes?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) play, so here's hoping for a loss all around. **[Dallas Stars](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/dallas-stars?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) at Carolina Hurricanes** **Best outcome: Carolina in regulation** We need the Hurricanes to win every time the Leafs lose to keep Toronto in 4th place. **[Edmonton Oilers](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/edmonton-oilers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) at [Pittsburgh Penguins](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/pittsburgh-penguins?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)** **Best Outcome: Edmonton over Pittsburgh in regulation** With the Sabres getting a point it makes that gap between 1 and 2 smaller, and if there's anyone I don't want getting a top 2 pick its Edmonton. Pittsburgh not getting a point keeps the Metro playoff race interesting. **[Tampa Bay Lightning](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/tampa-bay-lightning?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) at [Boston Bruins](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/boston-bruins?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)** **Best Outcome: Lightning in regulation** Tampa Bay getting two points puts them ahead of the [Predators](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/nashville-predators?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) and that's a good thing. Boston not getting a point is better for the Eastern [Wild](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/minnesota-wild?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Card race. **Columbus Blue Jackets at [Detroit Red Wings](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/detroit-red-wings?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)** **Best Outcome: Columbus in regulation** Columbus must win. Toronto is tied with them in points, so again, when Toronto wins, Columbus must too. Also I don't care for the Red Wings, so nuts to them. **[Ottawa Senators](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/ottawa-senators?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) at [Montreal Canadiens](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/montreal-canadiens?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)** **Best Outcome: Ottawa over Montreal in OT** Ottawa getting two points drops them in the lottery and thats great. Montreal getting one keeps them tied with TB for the Atlantic lead. **[Winnipeg Jets](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/winnipeg-jets?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) at [Florida Panthers](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/florida-panthers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)** **Best Outcome: Florida over Winnipeg in regulation** Winnipeg meets up with their old division mates and I want the Panthers to take 2 points here. Keeps them chasing the playoff dream and if LA wins tonight and the 'Peg loses, it knocks the Jets out of the playoffs. **[Philadelphia Flyers](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/philadelphia-flyers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) at [St. Louis Blues](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/st-louis-blues?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)** **Best Outcome: St. Louis over Philly in OT** St. Louis getting two points ties them with the Perds for the division lead and its great for that other 1st rounder the Leafs have if Nashville doesn't win the division. A point for Philly keeps them from creeping up that lottery standing. **[New Jersey Devils](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/new-jersey-devils?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) at [Colorado Avalanche](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/colorado-avalanche?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)** **Best Outcome: New Jersey in overtime** The Devils weren't much of a lottery threat last week, but now only 6 points separates them from the Leafs. A win for them bumps that to 8 and a point for the Avs is always good for a low lottery player **[Chicago Blackhawks](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/chicago-blackhawks?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) at Arizona Coyotes** **Best Outcome: Arizona gets two points** This is a hard one, but if the Coyotes can win, it makes that gap between Toronto and 3rd smaller. If the 'Hawks get a point or not, doesn't matter much. **Los Angeles at Vancouver** **No Lottery Impact** The loser of this game gets the last lottery spot with 1% odds in winning, so it doesn't matter all that much. I'd like the [Kings](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/los-angeles-kings?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) to win, because I don't like most Canadian teams. **Nashville Predators at [San Jose Sharks](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/san-jose-sharks?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)** **Best Outcome: San Jose in regulation** The Perds play the Shorks. Shorks are 3 points out of the playoffs so 2 points here is crucial. Also if SJ wins Nashvilles pick is closer to falling out of the division winner range. Go Hurricanes, BJ's, Coyotes, and Shorks!