Show Notes
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off this week with a look back on the Maple Leafs' dominant 7-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. They discuss if this is best the group has looked all season, Auston Matthews rising to the occasion, and Anthony Stolarz's solid start in goal against the Oilers' high-powered offence. Does the team have more trust in him over Sergei Bobrovsky between the the pipes? The guys also touch on William Nylander's two-goal night and the team keeping their foot on the gas even with a large lead, before sharing their view on Connor Hellebuyck's trade to the Devils. After the break, Ben and Brent reflect on the Raptors' blowout loss to Timberwolves last night with Kawhi Leonard on the sidelines. They debate if the team can stay afloat without Kawhi on the floor and how Scottie Barnes can bounce back from his difficult night offensively, before wrapping up with thoughts on the Brewers' 2-0 lead in the World Series.
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