The young Leafs have made a believer out of head coach Mike Babcock, who is convinced the opening-round series will go back to Washington. They’re young, they’re exciting, they play a style of game that’s entertaining. “Obviously we’ve come a long, long way. When the Leafs drew Washington, the league’s best team, a lot of people thought well, nice season. Martin called the Capitals “the best team in hockey,” and there has been so little to choose between Washington and this Leafs team through five games.

Source: thestar April 22, 2017 19:52 UTC