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The Panthers and Maple Leafs were widely predicted to be the top two teams in the Atlantic Division, but so far they are both bottom four in the East. Which do you feel is more likely to rebound and make the playoffs, or neither? And why? -- @AlexAllsopp3

It's been a disappointing first quarter of the season for both teams, but that was predictable for the Panthers because of injuries and the amount of hockey they have played the past three seasons. They will recover and qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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