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)