A season ago, the Atlantic Division featured three of the best teams in hockey, at least during the regular season: the Lightning, Bruins, and Maple Leafs.
But while the Bruins have shaken off a potential Stanley Cup Final hangover to pace the division this season, Tampa and Toronto have struggled out of the gate.
Neither team is above .500, and both find themselves out of the playoff picture through a quarter of the season.
While it's way too soon to tell if their struggles will continue, it's opened the door for some unexpected teams to make some waves in the standings.
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