Leafs Talk

The Toronto Maple Leafs take down the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 in overtime to maintain their position at the top of the Atlantic Division. JD Bunkis and Anthony Petrielli break down the game and discuss Matthew Knies's hat trick in a statement performance, inspiring play from the top line, bigger-picture playoff POV 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.

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 2-1 to the Florida Panthers in Sunrise, the first leg of their back-to-back in Florida. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the game and discuss how the two teams would match up in a playoff series, concerning lack of production from the bottom six, Joseph Woll's play in the losing effort, the importance of tomorrow's game in Tampa 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.

The Toronto Maple Leafs shut out the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-0, picking up their fourth straight win. Sam McKee and Brent Gunning break down the win and discuss Nick Robertson living up to his 'scratch n' score' nickname, Anthony Stolarz gaining momentum ahead of the playoffs, Matthew Knies's growth as a true power forward, a pair of fights 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.

The Toronto Maple Leafs fight past the shorthanded Florida Panthers, winning 3-2 at home to clinch a spot in the postseason. JD Bunkis & Sam McKee break down the game and discuss Auston Matthews' physical play, Matthew Knies's clutch gene, elite chemistry on the second line, Anthony Stolarz's statement performance, 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.

The Toronto Maple Leafs take down the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 to complete their weekend sweep in California. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss Steven Lorentz's clutch game-winner, the first line flexing against a lower-tier team, Simon Benoit's strong play, controversial officiating in the late stages 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.

The Toronto Maple Leafs win their first of the weekend back-to-back, taking down the L.A. Kings 3-1 at Crypto.com Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the victory and discuss Anthony Stolarz's steady performance, Auston Matthews' leadership, a controversial goal review, John Tavares' hot streak staying alive, Brandon Carlo dropping the mitts for his first time as a Leaf 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.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 7-2 win over the Flyers at Scotiabank Arena! They first engage in some Flyers Talk - what is going through the mind of head coach John Tortorella after a result like this? Afterwards, they discuss the Leafs, including how good the second line has looked - will they keep the combo of John Tavares, William Nylander, and Bobby McMann together going forward, or should the lines be shuffled more in the last 11 games of the regular season? Plus, they chat Anthony Stolarz having another great evening, and get into the breakaway goal from belt-winner David Kampf. 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.

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 5-2 to the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena, ending their three-game win streak. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the Leafs' second-period collapse, another rough night for Scott Laughton, Jake McCabe's worst performance of the season 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.

The Toronto Maple Leafs keep rolling as they pick up a 4-3 win over the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win and discuss John Tavares' 3-point night en route to the 1100-career-point milestone, Bobby McMann making an impact with the second line, Jake McCabe's offensive upside 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.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 2-1 win over the Avalanche at Scotiabank Arena! They discuss who was the bigger story, Joseph Woll or Auston Matthews? They get into Woll's 38 saves, how he gave the team a chance to win (especially in the third period), and continue the Woll vs. Stolarz debate as well. They also discuss Matthews scoring yet another goal, and how he's looked good in back-to-back games. Plus, they get into the defence standing out (including Jake McCabe), different line combinations that could be tried, and the play of the fourth line. 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.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 6-2 win over the Flames on St. Patrick's Day at Scotiabank Arena! They discuss the much-needed win, beginning with a big night for the captain, as Auston Matthews bangs home two goals in the victory. They also get into the powerplay humming with three goals, the momentum shift from the overturned Frost goal, and the play of Joseph Woll. Plus, they discuss the play of the bottom six, including Nick Robertson with a bounce-back goal and Max Domi getting hot at the right time. 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.

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 4-2 to the Ottawa Senators at home, their fourth loss in their last five games. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the Leafs' identity, Craig Berube's mixed-up lines, the stars' continued struggles, the Senators starting to threaten the Atlantic Division's perennial top seeds 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.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 3-2 loss vs. the Panthers at Scotiabank Arena. They discuss the early energy from both the team and crowd before the Panthers sucked it out of the building - how does that happen so consistently? They chat a great game for Max Domi - was it his best game of the season? Plus, they get into Craig Berube and whether or not this is reason for him to chew out the team, and they also discuss the stars not showing up, including Auston Matthews. 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.

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 7-4 to the Colorado Avalanche in Denver in their first game after the trade deadline. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the forgettable Leafs debuts for Scott Laughton and Brandon Carlo, Nick Robertson's fit on the fourth line and Mitch Marner's 2-goal game. Then, they get into recent reports on the Leafs trying and failing to move Marner for Mikko Rantanen at the deadline.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.

The Toronto Maple Leafs close out trade deadline day with additions Scott Laughton from the Philadelphia Flyers and Brandon Carlo from the Boston Bruins. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee host an emergency edition of Leafs Talk to break down the moves, how the two acquisitions fit in the Leafs' lineup, the trade cost and other consequential moves around the league.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.

Sam McKee and Ailish Forfar break down the Leafs' 5-2 loss vs. the Golden Knights in Vegas. They discuss the differences along the blue line - is there really a sizable gap between the two teams? They get into Joseph Woll's terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day - do two straight uneven games for Woll change how fans should view the goaltending tandem? Plus, they discuss Auston Matthews and his post-goal reaction, and also get into Matthew Knies dropping the gloves vs. Zach Whitecloud. 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.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 3-2 shootout loss vs. the Sharks at Scotiabank Arena. They discuss the lack of energy and results from Auston Matthews - is there still something up with him? They get into the blown two-goal third period lead and discuss the inability to score with a four-on-three powerplay in overtime. Plus, they do some Sharks Talk, and get into first impressions of watching young Canadian phenom Macklin Celebrini play. 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.

The Toronto Maple Leafs take down the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-5 in overtime to extend their win streak to 5 games. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win and discuss the Leafs' up-and-down play throughout, Matthew Knies' buzzer beater, a rare stinker from Joseph Woll and where the team needs help the most ahead of Friday's deadline.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.

The Toronto Maple Leafs were outshot 35-17 by the New York Rangers, but they still came through to win 3-2 on the road. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win and discuss their faith in Anthony Stolarz, Chris Tanev's absence, the recent success of the penalty kill, Oliver Ekman-Larsson's injury and a setback for Nick Robertson's confidence.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.

The Toronto Maple Leafs take down the Boston Bruins in overtime, winning 5-4 after trailing 3-0 in TD Gardens. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win and discuss Anthony Stolarz keeping the Leafs in it early, Nick Robertson playing with confidence, Morgan Rielly's strong offensive effort and Mitch Marner's overtime heroics.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.

The Toronto Maple Leafs stay perfect after the NHL's international break with a 5-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center to complete their weekend sweep. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win and discuss the long goal-review process in the closing stages, the third line providing secondary scoring, Chris Tanev's value, progress on the Blackhawks' rebuild 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.

The Toronto Maple Leafs take down the Carolina Hurricanes 6-3 in their first game after the 4 Nations Face-Off break. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the rust in the Leafs' return to action, Alex Steeves scoring his first NHL goal, the third line still looking for answers, Mitch Marner's reception off his tournament win 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.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee look back on Canada's victory at the 4 Nations Face-Off. They revisit the Canada-US rivalry, the intensity from both teams in the final, the most impressive Canadian players against the Americans, the conversation around Connor McDavid following his own 'Golden Goal' moment, what to expect from Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner when they return to the Leafs, Alex Pietrangelo's decision to not play for Team Canada, the performance of injury replacement Thomas Harley, and the impact of Jordan Binnington. 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.

The Toronto Maple Leafs drop the final game of their Western Conference road trip and the final game before the NHL's international break, losing 2-1 to the Vancouver Canucks. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the loaded-up second line's lack of chemistry, Simon Benoit's recent regression, Morgan Rielly making positive strides 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.

Sam McKee, Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert break down the Leafs' 3-1 win over the Kraken in Seattle. The trio discuss the return of Anthony Stolarz, how Craig Berube might split the net between Stolarz and Joseph Woll, Bobby McMann's stellar play, what didn't click in the Leafs lines, Max Domi's underwhelming season, and some rapid fire notes!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.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 6-3 win over the Flames in Calgary at the Saddledome! They discuss the Leafs-friendly crowd - did the heavy amount of Leafs fans in Calgary rattle the home team when the game got tight? They get into the hat trick for William Nylander, a good night for John Tavares, and Bobby McMann setting a new career-high in goals scored. Plus, they get into Morgan Rielly looking better than he has in a while, and Joseph Woll continuing to look solid as Anthony Stolarz nears a return. 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.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 3-1 loss vs. the Wild at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. They discuss a lackluster, sleepy first two periods - where was the energy? Can young, highly paid athletes still use the excuse of being tired in late January/early February? They also get into William Nylander, who provided the lone spark during the game (including the team's only goal), and discuss the continual poor play from Morgan Rielly. Is the long-time Leafs defenceman going to turn things around any time soon? 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.

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 2-1 to the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre on Hockey Night in Canada. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss Shane Pinto's controversial game-winning goal, Auston Matthews' emotionless effort, Bobby McMann's increasing importance and Joseph Woll getting back into All-Star form.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.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 5-1 loss vs. the Blue Jackets at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. They discuss Morgan Rielly continuing his stretch of uneven play - what can be done about it? Is it time for him to see the bench, or even for him to be traded (if possible)? Who would take on his contract? They get into the play of Dennis Hildeby, and chat about how it might be time for a Marlies swap with Matt Murray. Plus, Auston Matthews is penalized for skating with the stick of Elvis Merzļikins, and Ryan Reaves has a heavyweight tilt with Mathieu Olivier. 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.

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 at home to take a third straight win. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win and discuss the energy of Toronto/Tampa matchups, Auston Matthews being back at 100%, the power play starting to make strides, Morgan Rielly finding a bit of momentum alongside Jake McCabe 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.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 7-3 comeback win over the Canadiens at the Bell Centre, as they erase a 3-0 first-period deficit! They discuss Joseph Woll's resilience in the early stages, William Nylander stepping up, Sam Montembeault's questionable inclusion on Team Canada for 4 Nations and Ryan Reaves' role.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.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 4-3 OT win over the Devils at Scotiabank Arena! They discuss how badly needed this win was, beginning with William Nylander breaking out with a pair of goals, including the OT winner. Is this the beginning of a hot streak for Nylander? They get into a pair of goals for Auston Matthews, including him sniping the game's third goal to tie it late, and discuss the return of Jake McCabe as well. Plus, they chat about Oliver Ekman-Larsson's two penalties, and the continuing up-and-down play from Morgan Rielly. 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.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 4-1 loss vs. the Stars at Scotiabank Arena. They have Referendum Talk - how much of this falls on Craig Berube, when he was viewed as the 'accountability guy'? Should William Nylander be benched, and what do you do with the powerplay? Afterwards, they discuss the leaky play of Joseph Woll in the loss, and get into the physical play of Jamie Benn and Mathew Dumba with both Mitch Marner and Max Domi respectively. Plus, they chat how the team can break these habits going into a big game vs. Sheldon Keefe's Devils. 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.

The Toronto Maple Leafs get shutout 3-0 to the Vancouver Canucks in the first of their three-game homestand. JD Bunkis & Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the lack of accountability on the core four from Craig Berube, power play failures, Morgan Rielly's struggles compounding 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.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 6-3 loss vs. the Hurricanes in Carolina. They discuss the Matthew Knies/Auston Matthews/Mitch Marner line going -17 on the night - how is that even possible? They get into William Nylander, who got off to a hot start and cooled off after the first period, and discuss Nick Robertson scoring a goal after being recently scratched. Plus, they chat about Joseph Woll, who let in all five goals - is there a fatigue factor at play with him, and who gets the net vs. Vancouver on Saturday? 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.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 3-2 win over the Flyers for their fifth straight win! They discuss a shaky start in the first period before the team pulled it together - how important was it to see John Tavares and Auston Matthews continue to look great on the ice? They get into Connor Dewar fighting Joel Farabee (and conversely Ryan Reaves not fighting Garnet Hathaway), Matthew Knies scoring his fifth goal in three games, and Joseph Woll keeping the team in it once again. 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.

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 at home in Sunday's overtime clash. JD Bunkis & Sam McKee break down the game, Morgan Rielly snapping his slump with the game-winner, Jake McCabe's fight and injury, Dennis Hildeby's impressive bounce-back performance 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.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 6-4 win over the Bruins at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto! They get into the return of Auston Matthews - after seeing a little bit of everything from Matthews tonight, did he look like his usual self? Afterwards, they discuss the first career hat trick for Matthew Knies - how important was that for him as 2025 gets going? Plus, they get into a somewhat wobbly start for Joseph Woll, and chat what they saw from a number of defencemen, including Jake McCabe and Philippe Myers. 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.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee pull double duty on a big hockey night, as Canada is knocked out of the World Juniors by Czechia in the quarterfinals while the Leafs beat the Islanders 2-1 at UBS Arena. They lament the loss by Team Canada, and get into the job Dave Cameron did for the squad - how much blame should he wear after another early defeat at the tournament? They turn the page to the Leafs, and discuss another stellar night for Joseph Woll, Bobby McMann scoring both goals, and whether or not Max Domi actually threw out an elbow on Isaiah George. 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.

Nick Kypreos, Gord Stellick, and Sam McKee host a special edition of Leafs Talk to break down the Maple Leafs' 5-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. The trio assess the team's play style under Craig Berube as they head into the Christmas break and discuss whether fatigue is beginning to impact the players. They also share Toronto's head coach’s post-game comments. The conversation continues with a look at William Nylander's extended power-play shift and the strategies behind pulling the goaltender for an extra attacker in the third period. To close the hour, they revisit concerns over Auston Matthews' injury and its impact on the team. 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.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 6-3 loss vs. the Islanders at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. They discuss the recent play of Morgan Rielly - given his tenure on the team and the amount he's being paid, should he be facing more criticism? They also chat about William Nylander scoring a pair of goals, David Kampf finding a groove, and Joseph Woll letting in five goals. Plus, they discuss Craig Berube - how much blame does the coach shoulder after a loss such as this? 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 affiliate.

The Toronto Maple Leafs walk out of KeyBank Center with a 6-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night. JD Bunkis & Sam McKee discuss the Sabres' 12-game losing streak, Matt Murray earning the win in his first NHL game in 628 days, the third line's continued success and how the team should manage Auston Matthews' lingering 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 affiliate.

The Toronto Maple Leafs win 5-3 over the Dallas Stars Wednesday night at American Airlines Center. JD Bunkis & Sam McKee discuss Joseph Woll's 36-save performance, goals from each member of the third line and debate whether the new-look top line of William Nylander, Auston Matthews, and Mitch Marner has any staying power.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 affiliate.

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 4-2 to the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the game and discuss the flaws of the Leafs' low-event style, Auston Matthews' sloppy play, Jo Woll's effort in net, Bobby McMann making an impact 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.

The Toronto Maple Leafs hold on for a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks down at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday night. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee begin the show discussing Anthony Stolarz's early exit from the game and his potential absence in the near term, the second line's performance on the night, and Max Pacioretty's 3-point game. Afterwards the duo debates which Max, Domi or Pacioretty, is more important the team's success. They conclude with thoughts on the Ducks Jersey.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.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 2-1 OT win over the Devils! They get right to the play of Anthony Stolarz, who returned to his native New Jersey to stop 37 of 38 shots to steal a win from Sheldon Keefe's new team - early though it may be, should Stolarz be in Vezina conversations around the NHL? They get to the play of Auston Matthews, who missed a few early chances before finally burying the game-winner in OT, and also discuss Pontus Holmberg putting one past Jacob Markstrom to tie the game. Plus, they chat Max Pacioretty blasting Jack Hughes - was the lack of response from the Devils a familiar one for Leafs fans? 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.

The Toronto Maple Leafs lose 5-2 to the Pittsburgh Penguins on the road on Hockey Night in Canada. JD Bunkis & Sam McKee break down the game and discuss an obvious need for help in the bottom six, another two-point night for Mitch Marner, the extra sting of losing to a Kyle Dubas team off a Michael Bunting game-winning goal 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.

Sam McKee and Anthony Petrielli break down the Leafs' 3-1 loss vs. the Capitals at Scotiabank Arena. They get into the Capitals smothering the Leafs' offence, and discuss the stark differences between the composition of the bottom six on both teams. They chat about Craig Berube's coaching style and how that's affected the offensive output, the play of Anthony Stolarz and Chris Tanev, and get into some Ref Talk yet again. 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.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 3-2 win over the Predators at Scotiabank Arena! They get into the flurry of action in the third period that saw Auston Matthews pot two goals and Mitch Marner dance around the ice to help him out - how timely was it for Craig Berube to reunite them? They discuss how you approach the coming deal for Marner, and chat about the continuing up-and-down play from Pontus Holmberg and Nick Robertson. Plus, they chat the Four Nations roster unveiling for Team Canada, including a few surprises, and do Leafs Talk Wrapped to end the show. 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.

The Toronto Maple Leafs take care of the Chicago Blackhawks at home, winning 4-1 in their first head-to-head matchup of the season. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss noteworthy impacts from Fraser Minten and Nikita Grebenkin, Auston Matthews still working back to full speed despite notching his first goal in a month, yet another shutdown performance from Anthony Stolarz in net, 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.