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Join Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano for another edition of Leafs Lunch Power Rankings as they break down which NHL teams are facing the most pressure in the upcoming playoffs. Mike breaks down why something has to give with the uber-talented Colorado Avalanche, while Julia explains why the window to win for the Calgary Flames could be smaller than some are expecting, and more.

In the second hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano talk to longtime NHL defenceman Karl Alzner about how Alex Ovechkin has evolved into a well-rounded player in the latter stages of his career and the Capitals' matchup against the Leafs tonight. Then Julia and Al's Brother rank the top-five teams under the most pressure to win in the playoffs in this week's Leafs Lunch Power Rankings.

Longtime NHL Defenceman and Host of the Alz Caps Podcast Karl Alzner joins Leafs Lunch to tee up tonight’s game between the Capitals and Leafs. Carlson shares his thoughts on how Alex Ovechkin has evolved into a well-rounded player in the latter stages of his career, the Capitals recent players-only meeting and what those types of meetings can do for a team, If the Capitals are facing pressure to make one last playoff run before their window closes, how John Carlson has managed to remain so effective through the later stages of his career, and more.

Former Leafs Lunch Host Andi Petrillo returns to the show to chat with her proteges, Michael DiStefano and Julia Tocheri. Petrillo shares her thoughts on the Golden Age of Toronto Sports and why it might be one of the best times ever to be a Toronto sports fan, what it’s been like to watch the Leafs from a distance after covering them so closely for so long, how Frederik Andersen will fare in the playoffs after a great debut season with the Carolina Hurricanes, if she thinks this year’s playoffs will be different for the Leafs with their core players seemingly playing a more well-rounded game, and more.

In the first hour of today's show, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano are joined by TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button to discuss whether the Maple Leafs have learned from Alex Ovechkin comments about what it takes to win back in 2019. Then former Leafs Lunch host Andi Petrillo returns to talk to Julia and Al's Brother about if we are entering a golden age for sports in Toronto.

TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joins Leafs Lunch to discuss the latest news from around the NHL. Button shares his thoughts on Auston Matthews and Alex Ovechkin as they get set to face off tonight, Ovechkin’s previous comments that the Leafs needed to change their game, if Matthews has set the standard for NHLers when it comes to goal scoring, what Matthew Knies could bring to the table for the Leafs, Oakville-native Michael Misa being granted exceptional status in OHL, Alexis Lafreniere being a healthy scratch for the New York Rangers, Johnny Gaudreau’s Hart candidacy, and more.

TSN Hockey Analyst Cheryl Pounder joins Julia and Al's Brother to talk about how Timothy Liljegren has elevated his game, the Leafs 'habits' against lesser opponents, the PWHPA ending talks with the PHF and more.

In the second hour of today's show, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano are joined by TSN hockey analyst Cheryl Pounder to discuss Timothy Liljegren's development on the blue line and what his ceiling might be with the Leafs. Then Julia and Al's Brother get into what they'd like to stay and what needs to go from the Leafs' loss last night to the Sabres.

BarDown's Jesse Pollock joins Julia and Al's Brother to talk about the Jets game being postponed, his interview with Patrik Laine and the biggest fan 'no-no's at sporting events on the heels of a couple caught making out on the Senators broadcast.

TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston joins Julia and Al's Brother to talk about the Leafs losing another game to the Sabres and if these losses will come back to haunt them, which teams are under the most pressure to win in the playoffs, Johnny Gaudreau hitting the 100-point mark and the exchange between Ryan Hartman and Evander Kane.