About this episode
JD Bunkis and Sam McKee analyze the Toronto Maple Leafs' 5-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators and discuss various player performances and the state of the rivalry.
The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 5-2 to the Ottawa Senators in the penultimate Battle of Ontario of the 2025-26 season. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the state of the rivalry, Easton Cowan and John Tavares building chemistry, the decision to leave Michael Pezzetta out of the lineup, Oliver Ekman-Larsson's effort level, and William Nylander stinging Anthony Stolarz in warm-ups. 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.
People in this episode
Hosts: JD Bunkis, Sam McKee
Topics covered
- Toronto Maple Leafs
- Ottawa Senators
- Battle of Ontario
- hockey rivalry
- game analysis
- player performance
Keywords
- Toronto Maple Leafs
- Ottawa Senators
- hockey
- Easton Cowan
- John Tavares
- Oliver Ekman-Larsson
- William Nylander
- game analysis
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators
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