Toronto Bests Montreal in O’Reilly and Acciari’s Leafs Debuts

Samsonov Hung Out to Dry in Loss to Vegas: The Vegas Golden Knights hand Ilya Samsonov his first loss as a Maple Leaf despite a standout night for the goaltender. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs 3-1 loss to the Golden Knights and discuss Phil Kessel becoming the new Iron Man, Samsonov's performance between the pipes, Tavares escaping injury, and more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Leafs Talk

21 min listen

Leafs Talk: Toronto Gets First Win of the Season in Home Opener: JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals as they get their first win of the season in their home opener! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Leafs Talk

31 min listen

Marner Sets Franchise Record in Another Leafs OT Loss: Another overtime loss for the Leafs as they fall 4-3 to the Tampa Bay Lightning. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the Leafs OT performance, what the team should do with Alex Kerfoot, Nick Robertson’s play alongside Marner and Tavares, and of course, Mitch Marner breaking the Leafs point streak record. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Leafs Talk

41 min listen

Leafs Best Bruins but Lose Samsonov: Auston Matthews scores two goals, Ilya Samsonov leaves the game with a knee injury after Brad Marchand's silky penalty shot, and the Leafs stop the surging Boston Bruins in a 2-1 win at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win and discuss Toronto's options between the pipes. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Leafs Talk

29 min listen

Leafs Talk Trailer: Get the most out of every Maple Leafs game this season with Leafs Talk! Hosted by JD Bunkis, Sam McKee & Justin Bourne after every game. by Leafs Talk

1 min listen

Stars Aligned for Nick Robertson: Nick Robertson scores the overtime winner in a 3-2 win over the Dallas Stars at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down Robertson's two-goal night, Morgan Rielly's struggles on the power play to start the year, and share their thoughts on the Leafs' retro jerseys. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Leafs Talk

36 min listen

Leafs Hang On to 4-3 Win Over Wild: The Toronto Maple Leafs edge out the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in a scrappy Black Friday afternoon game. On a special edition of Leafs Talk, Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee revamp Real Kyper and Bourne to analyze the victory and discuss the good and bad of Matt Murray, the defensive effort from the Leafs' forwards, Mitch Marner's 15-game point streak, and much more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Leafs Talk

18 min listen

Tavares and Samsonov Ground the Jets: The Leafs kick off a five-game road trip with a 4-1 win over the Jets in Winnipeg! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the victory, and discuss John Tavares netting a pair of goals, Ilya Samsonov stopping 30 of 31 shots to remain unbeaten between the pipes, Wayne Simmonds' no-look pass between his legs, and the play of the fourth line. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Leafs Talk

36 min listen

Battle of Ontario Round One Goes to the Leafs: The Leafs beat the Senators 3-2 in their first matchup of the season at Scotiabank Arena! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down William Nylander's goal, Justin Holl's game winner, and the play of Ilya Samsonov. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Leafs Talk

23 min listen

Do the Leafs Play Down to Their Opponents?: The Leafs get the game-tying goal waved off with less than a minute to go, and fall to the Coyotes 4-2 at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee debate the goal being taken away, the Leafs' effort level against supposed 'lesser' competition, and (despite the date on the calendar) how it's been a lackluster start to the season. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Leafs Talk

28 min listen

Leafs Shut Out Kings in 5-0 Blowout: The Leafs get their second straight shutout as Ilya Samsonov blanks the L.A. Kings. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the blowout victory and discuss the Leafs strong goaltending, Nick Robertson's injury, Mitch Marner's 21-game point streak, Nylander's underappreciated season, and more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Leafs Talk

39 min listen

Is Sheldon Keefe's Job in Jeopardy?: The Maple Leafs lose 4-3 in OT after the Ducks' Trevor Zegras scores the winner completing Anaheim's comeback. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the defeat and come back to the debate about whether Toronto is a good enough team to compete, if the coach is to blame for the team's performance, Mitch Marner's benching and Sheldon Keefe's future with the Leafs. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Leafs Talk

30 min listen

Leafs Talk: Leafs Fall 4-3 Against the Habs in Season Opener: The Toronto Maple Leafs began their 2022-2023 season with a 4-3 loss against the Montreal Canadiens on the road. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the game in the inaugural episode of Leafs Talk! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Leafs Talk

41 min listen

Tavares Pots Two, Leafs Blank Jackets in Return from Break: Justin Bourne and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 3-0 shutout win over the Blue Jackets in their first game back from the All-Star Break! They get to John Tavares scoring two goals, the shutout performance from Ilya Samsonov, and who starts in the second game of a back-to-back vs. Columbus. How much confidence will the team have in Joseph Woll? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Leafs Talk

23 min listen

Källgren Gets the Job Done in Pittsburgh: The Leafs pick up an impressive 4-1 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins on the road as they continue their strong November stretch. Sam McKee is joined by Sportsnet's Luke Fox as they break down the victory and discuss Matthews' play at even strength, their strong defensive play since losing Morgan Rielly to injury, Mitch Marner's ability to control the pace of play, and more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Leafs Talk

28 min listen

Matthews-Less Leafs Win It Late: The Maple Leafs dramatically defeat the Nashville Predators 2-1 after Mitch Marner seals it with a powerplay goal with just over a minute remaining. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the win and discuss the absence of Auston Matthews, William Nylander playing centre, Bobby McMann's first game and a missed interference call on David Kampf. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Leafs Talk

36 min listen

The Captain Nets a Hat Trick, Leafs Snap Skid: John Tavares scores a hat trick, Auston Matthews adds his fourth goal of the year, and the Leafs snap the losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Flyers at Scotiabank Arena! JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the win, get into each of Tavares' goals (and debate hat throws), discuss Matthews' physicality, and the boost this might bring to the locker room after a tough road trip. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Leafs Talk

30 min listen

Leafs Get Bit at Shark Tank in OT: The Leafs send the game to OT, but fall in the extra frame with a 4-3 loss to the Sharks out west. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down what they saw in the loss, including David Kampf's first period goal, Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews both scoring their second goals of the year, and escaping San Jose with a point. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Leafs Talk

26 min listen

Keefe Pushes Right Buttons as Leafs Win Third Straight: The Toronto Maple Leafs close out the weekend with a 3-1 victory over Frederik Andersen and the Carolina Hurricanes. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down their thoughts on the game including Sheldon Keefe making adjustments on the fly, the depth forwards coming out to play, and Erik Källgren making 29 of 30 saves to secure the win for Toronto. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Leafs Talk

24 min listen

Mats Sundin Q&A: Former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin joins JD Bunkis to look ahead to this weekend's Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony! He takes a trip down memory lane to discuss sharing the ice with the Sedin twins and Daniel Alfredsson, and looks back on what it meant to play in Toronto, how to be a leader in a big market, and more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Leafs Talk

24 min listen

Matthews' Milestone Night Ends in Shootout Loss: The Toronto Maple Leafs start 2023 off with a thrilling 6-5 shootout loss to the St. Louis Blues, overshadowing Auston Matthews setting the franchise-record for the quickest Maple Leaf to 500 career points. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee are back from the holiday break to break down the game, William Nylander continuing to make the leap as one of the league's top players, John Tavares' and the second line's offensive slump and their increasing concern for Ilya Samsonov's rapid regression. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Leafs Talk

43 min listen

Källgren Has A Big Night In Loss To The Knights: The Maple Leafs begin their homestand against the Golden Knights and lose 4-3 in OT at Scotiabank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and touch on the turnovers by the Leafs, Erik Källgren's performance in net, Morgan Rielly's continuing struggles, Timothy Liljegren's two-goal night, Mitch Marner's ability to set up his teammates, and if Alexander Kerfoot fits on the top line. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Leafs Talk

41 min listen

An Emotional Letdown in Leafs Loss to Pens: The Leafs drop a 4-2 tilt to the Penguins at Scotiabank Arena in the first game of a back-to-back. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne discuss the emotional pre-game ceremony with Börje Salming, Darryl Sittler, and Mats Sundin and the standing ovation for Salming from the crowd. They also discuss the play from William Nylander - does he deserve his own line? - and how the top line was, once again, unusually quiet. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Leafs Talk

30 min listen

Jordie Benn Scores Game Winner as Leafs Best Canucks: The Leafs storm back from a 2-0 deficit in the second period to defeat the Vancouver Canucks by a score of 3-2. Justin Cuthbert makes his Leafs Talk debut alongside Sam McKee as they break down the victory and discuss the beautiful pre-game tribute for Börje Salming, if it's time to worry about the teams 5v5 scoring woes, the Canucks issues between the coaching staff and upper management and more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Leafs Talk

31 min listen

Nylander Tames the Wild in OT: Justin Bourne and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 2-1 OT win, as William Nylander buries the Wild with a dazzling goal in the extra frame! They break down the goal itself, discuss the terrific year he's had, and chat the play of Ilya Samsonov over the last few weeks. Plus, they discuss the recent production (or lack thereof) from Auston Matthews. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Leafs Talk

24 min listen

Leafs Lose 5th Straight in OT: JD Bunkis & Justin Bourne break down another OT loss for the Toronto Maple Leafs, despite playing a strong game at both ends of the ice. An area of concern for the Leafs - playing 3-on-3. But, from negatives to positives - the Leafs looked good off the jump and their star players took control of the game - with Bunkis even calling the matchup the "Leafs best game all year." The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Leafs Talk

28 min listen

Are The Leafs Still a Top Team?: The underwhelming west coast swing continues with a 4-2 Leafs loss to the Kings in Los Angeles. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the defeat, and they discuss whether or not they're still comfortable calling the Leafs a 'top team' in the NHL. They debate whether firing the coach would make a difference, and get into the 'try level' of the top players, including Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Leafs Talk

22 min listen

Devils Sharangovich Pots OT Winner In Murray's First Start In Toronto: For the first time this season, the Maple Leafs and Devils face off against each other and after William Nylander pots the tying goal forcing overtime, and Devlis' Yegor Sharangovich scores the game-winner. Sam McKee and Justin Bourne break down Toronto's 3-2 loss in overtime and discuss Sheldon Keefe not starting Nylander in OT, their confidence level in the Leafs' offence, Matt Murray's first start at Scotiabank Arena, and Mitch Marner's stint on defence. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Leafs Talk

23 min listen

Samsonov, Leafs Shut Out the Ducks in 7-0 Victory: Ilya Samsonov records his second straight shutout as the Leafs steamroll past the Ducks 7-1. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the victory and discuss Kerfoot's two-goal night, how Toronto's defence compares to other top teams in the league, the Leafs goaltending, and more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Leafs Talk

17 min listen

Nylander Scores Twice in 5-2 Win Over the Sabres: The Toronto Maple Leafs cruise past the visiting Buffalo Sabres at Scotiabank Arena! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the victory and discuss the Leafs Reverse Retro 2.0 jerseys, the growing feud between Auston Matthews and Rasmus Dahlin, Mark Giordano's first goal as a Leaf, and more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Leafs Talk

29 min listen

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Toronto Bests Montreal in O’Reilly and Acciari’s Leafs Debuts

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