Leafs' win streak hits 5

The Leafs’ heated bid for a playoff berth — now fuelled by a season-high five-game winning streak — continues to run up against some stubborn opposition in the NHL’s Eastern Conference.

With chief playoff rivals Carolina, Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay all winning last night, the Leafs’ hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Blues was necessary just to hold ninth place in the standings.

Although they have played their best hockey of the season since the all-star break, when they woke up in Nashville today the Leafs still were one rung low on the playoff ladder.

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