Justin Bourne, co-host of Hockey Central, joins Ben and JD to discuss the Leafs’ Game 6 loss to the Canadiens on Saturday, Toronto’s history of Game 7 disappointments, the importance of tonight’s game for the legacies of Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, and Sheldon Keefe’s lineup decisions for Game 7 (1:23). Bruce Boudreau, former NHL head coach and current NHL Network analyst, stops by to chat about his experience coaching in Game 7s and the Leafs’ issue with slow starts (49:56). P.A. Parenteau, former NHL forward and analyst for TVA Sports, weighs in on Carey Price’s stellar form in this series and the pressure facing Toronto heading into Game 7 (1:37:40). Justin Williams, former NHL forward, three-time Stanley Cup champion, and current special advisor for the Carolina Hurricanes, chimes in on his mindset for Game 7 situations and the significance of veteran leadership in elimination games (2:01:42).
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