In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Battle of Ontario round-one matchup, the questions to resolve with the Leafs’ playoff lineup, and their series predictions for the Leafs vs. Senators series.
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Episode Topics
- First reactions to the renewal of the Battle of Ontario playoff rivalry (0:50)
- Are there reasons to fear the Senators? (4:00)
- Who has the edge in net? (6:05)
- What is the level of concern about the Leafs‘ special teams? (8:30)
- Craig Berube’s playoff lineup decisions on the second, third, and fourth lines (21:50)
- Is the idea of Max Domi at 2LW at all viable for the playoffs? (30:50)
- The uncertainty with the injury situations on the blue line (OEL & McCabe) and the possible starting playoff pairings (45:00)
- The significance of the Brando Carlo addition and its role in winning the division (51:00)
- Series predictions for the Leafs vs. Senators (55:30)














![John Gruden after the Leafs prospects’ 4-1 win over Montreal: “[Vyacheslav Peksa] looked really comfortable in the net… We wouldn’t have won without him” John Gruden, head coach of the Toronto Marlies](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/gruden-post-game-sep-14-218x150.jpg)

















