<p>In case you haven’t heard, there’s a monster Stanley Cup Playoff game happening Wednesday night in Toronto.</p>
<p>All in all, it will be fascinating to see how the two teams come out following the extra day of rest in the series. Of course, back on Sunday night in Sunrise, the Panthers blanked the Leafs 2-0 to tie the series at two games apiece.</p>
<p>That’s where the conversation started on the Tuesday edition of Leafs Morning Take as Jay Rosehill was back in the mix. Things are tense in Toronto right now. By the way some fans/media members are talking, you would think that the Leafs are down in the series. They’re not, though. Having said that, they need to find a way to win Game 5 and put themselves in position to eliminate the Florida Panthers on Friday night.</p>
<p><a href="https://theleafsnation.com/news/oliver-ekman-larsson-misses-toronto-maple-leafs-practice-illness">Oliver Ekman-Larsson didn’t practice on Tuesday</a>, but we’re not putting too much stock into that. Additionally, <a href="https://theleafsnation.com/news/toronto-maple-leafs-anthony-stolarz-skates-injury-game-1">Anthony Stolarz skated prior to practice</a>, but as the days go by, it looks more and more likely that he won’t return in this series. Joseph Woll was excellent in Game 4, which certainly softened the blow substantial of losing Stolarz. Over and above all that, there’s no question who needs to rise up for this team if they have any chance of knocking off the defending Cup champs. A lot of what transpires over the next five days or so will be connected to Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner. Can they elevate? We’re tired of talking about it. They either do it, or we could be witnessing the beginning of the end for that combo in Toronto.</p>
<p>Meantime, brought to you by <a href="https://charmdiamondcentres.com/">Charm Diamond Centres</a>, 9x Stanley Cup champion Scotty Bowman dropped by the show to dish on the series. The 91-year-old was dialled in. He thinks Toronto’s power play could end up being the difference maker. For context, they’re 2-for-15 so far in the series. Also, Bowman dished on Berube, the goaltending, and he even gave his prediction for what’s the come. SPOILER: He likes the Leafs to pull it out.</p>
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<p>Lastly, for the CRISPI HOT TAKE OF THE DAY, presented by the <a href="https://www.ninjakitchen.ca/products/ninja-crispi-4-in-1-portable-glass-air-fryer-cooking-system-zidFN101CGY?utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_medium=olv&amp;utm_campaign=25Q2-Crispi&amp;utm_content=en">Ninja Crispi 4-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer</a>, Producer Vick thinks the Leafs should scratch Bobby McMann, but not for Nick Robertson.</p>
<p>Please make a note to join us for the Wednesday edition of Leafs Morning Take (11 AM ET) for a full preview of Game 5.</p>
<p>You can subscribe to TheLeafsNation (TLN) YouTube channel <a href="https://bit.ly/TLN401">HERE</a>. Additionally, we’re available in podcast form, too —wherever you get your podcasts. While you’re at it, be sure to leave us a 5-star review!</p>
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In case you haven’t heard, there’s a monster Stanley Cup Playoff game happening Wednesday night in Toronto.

All in all, it will be fascinating to see how the two teams come out following the extra day of rest in the series. Of course, back on Sunday night in Sunrise, the Panthers blanked the Leafs 2-0 to tie the series at two games apiece.

That’s where the conversation started on the Tuesday edition of Leafs Morning Take as Jay Rosehill was back in the mix. Things are tense in Toronto right now. By the way some fans/media members are talking, you would think that the Leafs are down in the series. They’re not, though. Having said that, they need to find a way to win Game 5 and put themselves in position to eliminate the Florida Panthers on Friday night.

<a href="https://theleafsnation.com/news/oliver-ekman-larsson-misses-toronto-maple-leafs-practice-illness">Oliver Ekman-Larsson didn’t practice on Tuesday</a>, but we’re not putting too much stock into that. Additionally, <a href="https://theleafsnation.com/news/toronto-maple-leafs-anthony-stolarz-skates-injury-game-1">Anthony Stolarz skated prior to practice</a>, but as the days go by, it looks more and more likely that he won’t return in this series. Joseph Woll was excellent in Game 4, which certainly softened the blow substantial of losing Stolarz. Over and above all that, there’s no question who needs to rise up for this team if they have any chance of knocking off the defending Cup champs. A lot of what transpires over the next five days or so will be connected to Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner. Can they elevate? We’re tired of talking about it. They either do it, or we could be witnessing the beginning of the end for that combo in Toronto.

Meantime, brought to you by <a href="https://charmdiamondcentres.com/">Charm Diamond Centres</a>, 9x Stanley Cup champion Scotty Bowman dropped by the show to dish on the series. The 91-year-old was dialled in. He thinks Toronto’s power play could end up being the difference maker. For context, they’re 2-for-15 so far in the series. Also, Bowman dished on Berube, the goaltending, and he even gave his prediction for what’s the come. SPOILER: He likes the Leafs to pull it out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvXDNoCWpi4

Lastly, for the CRISPI HOT TAKE OF THE DAY, presented by the <a href="https://www.ninjakitchen.ca/products/ninja-crispi-4-in-1-portable-glass-air-fryer-cooking-system-zidFN101CGY?utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_medium=olv&amp;utm_campaign=25Q2-Crispi&amp;utm_content=en">Ninja Crispi 4-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer</a>, Producer Vick thinks the Leafs should scratch Bobby McMann, but not for Nick Robertson.

Please make a note to join us for the Wednesday edition of Leafs Morning Take (11 AM ET) for a full preview of Game 5.

You can subscribe to TheLeafsNation (TLN) YouTube channel <a href="https://bit.ly/TLN401">HERE</a>. Additionally, we’re available in podcast form, too —wherever you get your podcasts. While you’re at it, be sure to leave us a 5-star review!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdHB_b2JoD0

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