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Will the Toronto Maple Leafs be able to win another game to extend this series to a Game 7? Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti give their thoughts on what needs to happen to get over the hump and what the team learned from Game 5 that can help them. Mike and Dave go through Auston Matthews' status for Game 6, and if they expect the team to pull through again if the Leafs can pull off another win without him. They also look at whether Toronto can get this power play on track and how big of a swing it would be if they can get it on track.

The Toronto Maple Leafs will live to fight another day as they find a way to stave off elimination. Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti give their thoughts on the Leafs stepping up to get the big win in Game 5 with Joseph Woll giving a boost with his performance in goal and the team putting a stamp on the game right off the hop. Mike and Dave move on to the 3 Stars of the Game looking at how Max Domi and John Tavares stepped up at centre, Matthew Knies getting himself in the right spot for the overtime winner but also had a memorable moment in the game with David Pastrnak. They also look closely at how Woll showed why he was the right choice in goal and how he brings an element the team has been needing. To end the game, Mike and Dave debate about what to do with the lineup if Auston Matthews is able to return and if the Leafs can add doubt to the Bruins' minds.

The Toronto Maple Leafs head into a must-win game and could be without their best player. Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti get you set up for Game 5 against the Bruins and the Leafs preparing to play without Auston Matthews and the challenge it will be for Toronto. Mike and Dave look at what the lineup could look like without Matthews and what are some areas the team will have to mindful of. To end the show, Mike and Dave give their thoughts on Sheldon Keefe not naming a starting goaltender and who they think should get the nod and other teams that are battling to remain in the lineup.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in the danger zone after a list listless performance in Game 4. Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti look at what went wrong in the game including more woes at home, Auston Matthews having to leave the game and the obvious frustration from it. Mike and Dave try to find something positive to talk about in the game, they look into the ugliness from the team's effort including their offensive struggles, another special teams debacle and mistakes coming back to bite them again. Mike and Dave discuss the Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner and William Nylander moment on the bench that was captured on camera and what they took from it, are the core players giving enough effort and how most of the first-round series have look lopsided.

The Toronto Maple Leafs face a critical Game 3 against the Boston Bruins and will need improvements from special teams if they want to get back into the series. Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti start off the show by looking at the report about William Nylander missing time with migraines and why it's still a perplexing situation. They go over the struggling power play, why it's been an issue for years in the playoffs and what changes can realistically be done to improve it. To end the show, Mike and Dave shift their focus to the penalty kill and whether the team will consider changing the lineup for Game 4 in order to improve it and also give their tribute to Bob Cole.

There were plenty of missed opportunities for the Toronto Maple Leafs who gave away their home-ice advantage following a 4-2 loss to the Boston Bruins in Game 3. Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti give their thoughts on the issues that led to the loss including a brutal night for the officiating and Brad Marchand doing Brad Marchand things. Mike and Dave give some kudos to the play of Matthews Knies and the Leafs' ability to get some goals in the dirty areas, but they also had many letdowns on the night including the special teams, and defensive breakdowns. To end the show, Mike and Dave touch on the struggling power play and whether a big shakeup is needed.