Leafs Buried by Blue Jackets, Tavares Tallies No. 500
John Tavares scored his 500th career NHL goal, but the Toronto Maple Leafs fell 6-3 to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Sam McKee and Brent Gunning break down the game and discuss Craig Berube's impact behind the bench, William Nylander's absence, Auston Matthews' non-threatening play, and a night to forget for Cayden Primeau.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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Buds Edge Flames in Rock Fight
The Toronto Maple Leafs outlast the Calgary Flames 4-3 at home. Sam McKee and Brent Gunning break down the game and discuss the Leafs' low-event style, Max Domi's two-goal breakout, Matthew Knies' developing presence, and Nazem Kadri's explosive play back in Toronto.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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A Dud Against the Devils
The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 5-2 at home to the New Jersey Devils. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game, discussing the effort level with the context of the Blue Jays, Anthony Stolarz's callout, and Sheldon Keefe's return to Toronto. Then, they discuss Auston Matthews' play to start the year, the clear hole in the top six, another strong outing for Stolarz despite the result, and Chris Tanev's unfortunate injury.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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Toronto Loses Late to Seattle... On Ice
The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 4-3 to the Seattle Kraken in overtime on home ice. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss whether Easton Cowan should remain in the NHL and who would replace him, the team's lack of physicality, Mason Marchment's dangerous run on Anthony Stolarz, Brandon Carlo's sluggish start to the year and possible power-play personnel tweaks.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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Stolarz Shuts Down Rangers, Leafs Take it in OT
The Toronto Maple Leafs down the New York Rangers 2-1 in overtime. Sam McKee and Brent Gunning break down the game and discuss Auston Matthews' game-winner, Easton Cowan getting benched in the third, the power play breaking the season-opening slump, Anthony Stolarz's stellar night, and much more.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.