The Force Was Strong With Bobrovsky in Game 2 vs. Leafs

Power Play Poison Continues, Bruins Take Game 3: The Leafs fell to the Bruins in Game 3 by a score of 4-2 in their playoff home opener. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne break down the Leafs performance in Game 3 and discuss how the game was called, Toronto's lackluster power play, 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. by Leafs Talk

38 min listen

Flyers Win the Post Party: The Leafs fall 4-3 to the Philadelphia Flyers. Justin Bourne and Sam McKee break down the game, the Leafs' tendency to give up early period goals, the confounding play of William Nylander, Benoit's place on the team 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. by Leafs Talk

24 min listen

Lightning Strikes in Game 1: The Leafs quest for the Stanley Cup kicked off in disappointing fashion as the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning came ready to play. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne break down Game 1 of the Leafs vs. Lightning series and discuss how the Leafs stars looked, Michael Bunting's ejection, who will be in the lineup in game 2, and 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. by Leafs Talk

43 min listen

Leafs Bounce Back With Dominant Game 2 Performance: The Leafs needed to bounce back in game 2 and they did exactly that. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne break down a dominant Leafs performance, John Tavares and Morgan Rielly's statement performances, Tampa Bay's depleted blue-line, their willingness to drop the gloves, and 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. by Leafs Talk

51 min listen

Devils Dominate the Details: The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 6-3 to the New Jersey Devils at home. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game, the Leafs' lack of urgency during this stretch run, Nylander's back on a heater after his brief lull, Jo Woll's rough night and what it would cost to bring Bertuzzi back this summer. 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. by Leafs Talk

27 min listen

Leafs Hour: Familiar Feelings After Game 1: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 5-1 loss to the Bruins in Game 1 on Saturday. First, they discuss the absence of Nylander, how cautious the Leafs should be with his workload and possible causes for his mysterious injury. Then, a more in-depth breakdown of the game - the Leafs' lack of discipline, an inability to create offensively, a characteristic slow start and Matthews and Marner not showing up. Later, evaluating the blueline's performance and if the Leafs should consider bringing Brodie back into the fold. Finally, a chat about Samsonov and who should get the net in Game 2. 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

50 min listen

Panthers Push Leafs to the Brink: The Leafs fell to the Panthers 3-2 in overtime as Florida goes up 3-0 in the series. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne break down the loss and discuss Toronto's core not being able to provide offence, Joseph Woll's performance, whether or not they believe that Toronto can come back in the series, and more on Leafs Talk! 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. by Leafs Talk

55 min listen

BONUS: Panthers Push Leafs to the Brink: The Leafs fell to the Panthers 3-2 in overtime as Florida goes up 3-0 in the series. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne break down the loss and discuss Toronto's core not being able to provide offence, Joseph Woll's performance, whether or not they believe that Toronto can come back in the series, and more on Leafs Talk! 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

55 min listen

Leafs Head Into All-Star Break With a Loss to the Bruins: In the final game before the All-Star break, the Leafs fell to the league-leading Boston Bruins at home. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the loss and discuss the Leafs depth, the defensive pairing of Liljegren and Sandin, Wayne Simmonds' role on the team, and more on Leafs Talk! 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. by Leafs Talk

32 min listen

Leafs' Luck Runs Out: The Leafs blow a late 4-2 lead to the Carolina Hurricanes, falling 5-4 in a shootout. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game, including the Leafs' special teams woes, Brodie's struggles, Liljegren looking more comfortable alongside Edmundson, Robertson scoring in his return 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. by Leafs Talk

32 min listen

Leafs Get Bit at Shark Tank in OT: The Leafs send the game to OT, but fall in the extra frame with a 4-3 loss to the Sharks out west. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down what they saw in the loss, including David Kampf's first period goal, Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews both scoring their second goals of the year, and escaping San Jose with a point. 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. by Leafs Talk

26 min listen

Leafs Hour: Special Teams Trouble in Toronto: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' 4-2 loss to the Bruins in Game 3 last night, now trailing in the series 2-1. They get into the muted fan atmosphere, Toronto's physical presence, the controversial missed calls, Marchand's effective gamesmanship and the Leafs' power play struggles hitting a breaking point. Then, on the core four - the absence of Nylander starting to become noticeable, Marner's up-and-down game and Matthews quiets down after his Game 2 break-out. Later, on Swayman's statement performance and if the Bruins would be crazy to continue rotating their tandem for Saturday. Finally, they get an update on Nylander's status and share what needs to be addressed in Game 4. 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

50 min listen

Leafs Clinch Home Ice Despite OT Loss To Bruins: The Leafs fall 2-1 to the Bruins in overtime after a tight contest. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss a strong night from the Leafs fourth line, whether or not Sheldon Keefe should continue to tinker with his lines this close to the playoffs, debate if it is time to worry about William Nylander, and 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. by Leafs Talk

43 min listen

First Line Falters In Dubas Derby: The Leafs fall 3-2 to the Pittsburgh Penguins in their first meeting of the season. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game, Pens' GM Kyle Dubas winning the first battle against his former team, the Leafs' second line starting to figure it out and the first line struggling. Is it time to split up Matthews and Marner? 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. by Leafs Talk

32 min listen

Matthews Makes History in Wild Win: The Leafs filled the net once again and take down the Wild 7-4! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs offensive outburst, Auston Matthews' second hat trick in a row, William Nylander's elite outing and his contract situation, their early impressions of the teams bottom six, and 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. by Leafs Talk

30 min listen

Leafs Avoid Sweep, Force Game 5: On the brink, the Toronto Maple Leafs avoid getting swept by the Florida Panthers in game 4. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne, break down the Leafs 2-1 victory over the cats, and discuss the teams defensive structure, how Joseph Woll fared in his first career playoff start, Mitch Marner's issues turning over the puck, and 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. by Leafs Talk

60 min listen

Leafs Hour: Problems at the Quarter Pole: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' 2-1 win over the Panthers in a shootout, the bizarre, two-touch ending to the game, the physical imbalance between the two teams, line-change sloppiness and blueline depth becoming a concern with Giordano set to miss time. Later, on Joseph Woll's spectacular performance and the comfort he brings in net compared to Samsonov. Finally, a chat on the Leafs' inability to win in regulation. 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

50 min listen

Upon Further Review, Leafs Win in SO: The Leafs take down the Florida Panthers in a bizarre 2-1 shootout win. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game, the Panthers' physical pressure early on, a tremendous outing from Joseph Woll, Sheldon Keefe showing frustration on the bench, Morgan Rielly's unsung reliability and 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. by Leafs Talk

32 min listen

Matthews Leads Leafs Against Surging Panthers: The Leafs bounce back after a tough loss in Long Island with a big win over the red hot Florida Panthers. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the win and discuss Matthews finding his game, the Leafs finally getting a 5-on-3 powerplay for the first time of the year, Timothy Liljegren's impact on the blue line, and 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. by Leafs Talk

31 min listen

BONUS: Leafs Avoid Sweep, Force Game 5: On the brink, the Toronto Maple Leafs avoid getting swept by the Florida Panthers in game 4. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne, break down the Leafs 2-1 victory over the cats, and discuss the teams defensive structure, how Joseph Woll fared in his first career playoff start, Mitch Marner's issues turning over the puck, and more on Leafs Talk! 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

60 min listen

BONUS: Rielly Ends Thrilling Affair Late in OT: The Leafs steal Game 3 over the Tampa Bay Lightning to go up 2-1 in the series. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne break down the victory and discuss Ryan O'Reilly's impact in the game, Luke Schenn's calming presence in a tight contest, Ilya Samsonov's massive win, and more on Leafs Talk! 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

45 min listen

Rielly Ends Thrilling Affair Late in OT: The Leafs steal Game 3 over the Tampa Bay Lightning to go up 2-1 in the series. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne break down the victory and discuss Ryan O'Reilly's impact in the game, Luke Schenn's calming presence in a tight contest, Ilya Samsonov's massive win, and 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. by Leafs Talk

45 min listen

Leafs Fall to Panthers to Kick off the Second Round: The Toronto Maple Leafs kicked off their second round series against the Florida Panthers with a 4-2 loss at home. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne break down the game and discuss Matthew Knies scoring his first NHL goal, Matthew Tkachuk's dominant performance, Toronto's effort going into the game, and 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. by Leafs Talk

43 min listen

Battle of Ontario Round One Goes to the Leafs: The Leafs beat the Senators 3-2 in their first matchup of the season at Scotiabank Arena! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down William Nylander's goal, Justin Holl's game winner, and the play of Ilya Samsonov. 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. by Leafs Talk

23 min listen

Leafs Hour: Bad Bounces at the Bank: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' 5-2 loss to the Rangers last night, Martin Jones' bad puck luck, reasons to be optimistic despite the result, Bertuzzi's game running out of 'snot,' Domi's inconsistency and the team's inability to draw penalties. Later, Sportsnet's Luke Fox (32:45) joins the show to share some insight into Samsonov's mental state, how the Leafs should employ the netminding tandem before the holiday break and the pressure on Sheldon Keefe. 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

50 min listen

Jarnkrok’s Game-Winner Ousts the Flames: The Leafs beat the Flames at the Saddledome in a close 2-1 contest. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the victory and discuss Marner's dominant play this season, Luke Schenn's return to Toronto, Joseph Woll's performance between the pipes, and 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. by Leafs Talk

28 min listen

Giordano Makes History + Matthews and Marner Slay the Kraken: The Leafs faced off against the Seattle Kraken in a strong 5-1 victory. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win and discuss Matthews' two-goal performance, which line is the best fit for Marner, Mark Giordano becoming the NHL's all-time leader in blocked shots, and 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. by Leafs Talk

36 min listen

Matthews Sinks Boston, Leafs Level Series: The Toronto Maple Leafs bounce back with a 3-2 win against the Boston Bruins, leveling the first-round series at one apiece. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee, and Justin Bourne discuss the Leafs seizing home-ice advantage, Ilya Samsonov’s response, and how they need to minimize unnecessary penalties ahead of game three. 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. by Leafs Talk

39 min listen

An Emotional Letdown in Leafs Loss to Pens: The Leafs drop a 4-2 tilt to the Penguins at Scotiabank Arena in the first game of a back-to-back. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne discuss the emotional pre-game ceremony with Börje Salming, Darryl Sittler, and Mats Sundin and the standing ovation for Salming from the crowd. They also discuss the play from William Nylander - does he deserve his own line? - and how the top line was, once again, unusually quiet. 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. by Leafs Talk

30 min listen

The Leafs Drop a Point in OT Against the Habs: The Leafs were in Montreal to take on their archrivals but were stunned after Rem Pitlick completed the comeback in overtime for the Habs. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the 3-2 OT loss and discuss what went wrong in the defeat, Ilya Samsonov's performance between the pipes, and the Hockey Day in Canada festivities in Owen Sound. 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. by Leafs Talk

29 min listen

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