2x Stanley Cup champion Tyler Johnson joined Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta for a wide-ranging chat following Toronto’s 2-0 win over Tampa. Johnson shared his perspective on Dennis Hildeby’s 29-save shutout — the first of his NHL career — and whether it’s tougher for shooters when there’s no scouting book on a young goalie.

The guys also dove into the ever-tight Atlantic Division race, with the Leafs sitting just three points back of first despite a turbulent start. Johnson discussed Craig Berube’s influence, what a true championship mindset looks like, and whether he believes this Toronto team is actually built for playoff success.

Having faced the Leafs during the height of the Core Four era, Johnson reflected on why Toronto could never push through when it mattered most. Plus, he emphasized the importance of depth scoring for contenders and shared his insights on Leafs assistant coach Derek Lalonde, whom he previously worked with in Tampa.

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Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down Toronto’s 2-1 shootout loss to the Montreal Canadiens, a tight matchup where the Leafs couldn’t quite find the extra goal they needed. The boys dissect what went wrong, what they liked, and who stood out despite the result.

Then, they look ahead to Game 2 of Toronto’s five-game homestand, as the Leafs welcome the rival Tampa Bay Lightning to Scotiabank Arena. It’s a notable matchup for Pontus Holmberg, who returns to Toronto for the first time since being let go last summer and signing with the Bolts.

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Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down Toronto’s impressive 5-1 win in Raleigh, a statement victory that capped off a strong 4-2-0 road swing away from Scotiabank Arena. The Leafs have now won three straight, but the night wasn’t without concern — Joseph Woll exited after two periods with a lower-body injury. The boys react to what could become Dennis Hildeby’s crease for the foreseeable future and what it means for Toronto moving forward. Plus, 9-time Stanley Cup champion Scotty Bowman stops by the show to dish on all the chaos surrounding the Blue & White.

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