The Toronto Maple Leafs blew another chance to close out a playoff series, falling 4-0 to the Ottawa Senators in Game 5. In this episode, we break down yet another disappointing performance from the Core Four, whose record in series-clinching games now drops to an abysmal 1-13. We dive into why this group consistently fails to deliver when it matters most and try to make sense of why this continues to be a recurring issue year after year.

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(0:00) - These guys need to be studied

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