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McKenna Comes Up CLUTCH, Leafs Prepare for Knies, and Raptors Season Opener Ahead ft. Steve Mears
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The Toronto Maple Leafs are back in the win column, and Gavin McKenna is making his mark! Dan Riccio and Lindsay Dunn break down Toronto's 3-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks, snapping a three-game losing streak thanks to McKenna's clutch game-winning goal, Auston Matthews' three-point performance, and 30 saves from Sergei Bobrovsky. Was this the statement game the Leafs desperately needed? The crew discusses McKenna stepping up in big moments, Matthews leading by example, Bobrovsky's performance between the pipes, and whether Toronto has finally found some momentum. The Maple Leafs are right back in action tonight against the Columbus Blue Jackets, setting the stage for a reunion with former Leaf Matthew Knies! What can Toronto expect from Knies and Columbus, and can Jim Hiller's team build on its win over San Jose? Dan and Lindsay are joined by Steve Meary at 10:30 AM ET to preview Leafs vs. Blue Jackets, examine the biggest storylines surrounding Columbus, and discuss what both teams need to do to come away with two points. Plus, the Toronto Raptors are preparing to open their 2026-27 NBA regular season Wednesday night against the Chicago Bulls! The crew reacts to the latest from Raptors practice, including comments from Kawhi Leonard and head coach Darko Rajaković, rookie Allen Graves' thoughts on guarding Scottie Barnes, and expectations for Toronto heading into opening night. They'll also discuss Jaylen Brown's strong start, the WNBA Finals, and the latest around basketball. And the MLB World Series matchup is set! The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays are preparing to battle for their first World Series championship in franchise history. Dan and Lindsay discuss the road to the Fall Classic, Camineros' clutch home run, Aaron Boone's return, and what to expect from baseball's biggest stage.
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