I'm spending this Saturday night like I spend most of my Saturday nights during the winter. I'm watching my hockey team on Hockey Night in Canada.

Alex Steen just scored to give us the lead over the Sens. Even though I've reviewed the NHL standings countless times, and basic math assures me we won't be playing in the post season again this year, I still find myself pleased with our effort tonight and strongly rooting for a victory against Ottawa. The Leafs have been great these past sixty days, and it's made Saturday nights fun again, but it's bitter sweet. It's too little, too late.

As I type, the Sens didn't just tie it up, but they took the lead. That's okay. The way the Leafers are playing these days, I smell a third period comeback.

Where was this team the first few months of the season?