Episodes

  • Matt's Opening Thought - April 20th, 2026

    Matt's Opening Thought - April 20th, 2026
    Apr 20 2026
    In today's Opening Thought, Matt ranks the biggest winners and losers from a jam-packed sports weekend for the NBA, NHL and Toronto Blue Jays.
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    11 mins
  • Larkin on the buzz around the Sabres, the level of pressure on the Lightning, and what the Oilers' ceiling is

    Larkin on the buzz around the Sabres, the level of pressure on the Lightning, and what the Oilers' ceiling is
    Apr 20 2026
    Managing Editor & Senior Writer Matt Larkin on the energy and buzz coming out of Buffalo following their Game 1 win, the level of pressure on the Tampa Bay Lightning based on their regular season, and what is the Oilers' ceiling in this year's playoffs.
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    12 mins
  • Baraheni on if Toronto can shut down Mitchell and Harden, the best deployment of Scottie Barnes, and the gap between the Cavs and Raptors

    Baraheni on if Toronto can shut down Mitchell and Harden, the best deployment of Scottie Barnes, and the gap between the Cavs and Raptors
    Apr 20 2026
    Co-Host of The Athletic NBA Daily Podcast Esfandiar Baraheni joins the show to discuss if Toronto can shut down Donovan Mitchell and James Harden, what the best deployment of Scottie Barnes looks like, and the true gap between the Cavaliers and Raptors.
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    13 mins
  • Game Play: April 20, 2026 - Hour 2

    Game Play: April 20, 2026 - Hour 2
    Apr 20 2026
    In the second hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz gauges the mood around the sports world in the Monday Mood Meter. Then Matt talks to Daily Faceoff managing editor Matt Larkin about the Sabres' thrilling comeback victory against the Bruins in Game 1 of their first round series.
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    38 mins
  • Game Play: April 20, 2026 - Hour 1

    Game Play: April 20, 2026 - Hour 1
    Apr 20 2026
    In the first hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz picks his winners and losers of the weekend. Then Matt is joined by The Athletic NBA Daily Podcast co-host Esfandiar Baraheni to break down how the Raptors can bounce back in Game 2 against the Cavaliers.
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    44 mins
  • Kelly on the most interesting Canadian NHL playoff team, pros and cons of the NHL playoff format and optimism for the Leafs

    Kelly on the most interesting Canadian NHL playoff team, pros and cons of the NHL playoff format and optimism for the Leafs
    Apr 17 2026
    NHL Network Host, Mike Kelly joins Game Play to chat about the most interesting Canadian NHL playoff team, pros and cons of the NHL playoff format and optimism for the Leafs.
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    15 mins
  • Cheng on why the Raptors deserve more respect, playoff expectations for LeBron and if the Warriors are true underdogs against the Suns

    Cheng on why the Raptors deserve more respect, playoff expectations for LeBron and if the Warriors are true underdogs against the Suns
    Apr 17 2026
    TSN Betting Analyst and SC Host, Wesley Cheng joins Game Play to chat about why the Raptors deserve more respect, playoff expectations for LeBron and if the Warriors are true underdogs against the Suns.
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    12 mins
  • Matt's Opening Thought - April 17th, 2026

    Matt's Opening Thought - April 17th, 2026
    Apr 17 2026
    In today's Opening Thought, Matt takes a deep dive into the Raptors' first-round series against the Cavaliers.
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    7 mins