Ben and Brent take The FAN Morning Show into the final hour of the week fully hyped for the 2025 "Battle of Ontario". They share their expectations for the series with a look at the goaltending for both sides and the players they believe could make a big impact. The hosts head to Ottawa and check in with former NHLer, Jason York (21:57), who played in a Maple Leafs vs. Senators series back in the early 2000s. The co-host of Coming in Hot weighs in on Ottawa’s chances in the series, the elements that got them to the playoffs, and who will need to step up to upset Toronto. Later, B&B check in with someone who played in multiple "Battles of Ontario", Shayne Corson (35:00). The former Leaf recounts the animosity between the two sides back then, before sharing how excited both cities should feel to have a new chapter of the rivalry.

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Ben and Brent dive into the Good Friday episode, focusing on the first-round Battle of Ontario between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators. They discuss key strategies, players, and potential X-factors for each team, and how they envision the best-of-seven series unfolding. They also welcome Sam McKee (29:05) from Leaf’s Talk for his insights, sharing excitement about the playoff rivalry and expectations for the Maple Leafs and their fans.

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Ben & Brent are feeling great this Good Friday as the NHL regular season wraps up and the Stanley Cup Playoffs approach. They discuss the Leafs' recent finale and share insights from head coach Craig Berube on postseason readiness and player health. They also touch on Brady Tkachuk’s return to the Senators, at least for two periods. To wrap up the first hour, B&B make predictions for the playoff matchups and season awards (25:43).

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning dive into the final hour of today's show focused on the Stanley Cup playoff pairings. Luke Gazdic, former NHLer and current Sportsnet analyst, joins the guys to discuss the marquee matchups to watch and the carnage that could unravel following the first round. Luke also chats about the health of the Oilers, the pressure on the Maple Leafs, and who will survive the 'Battle of the Sunshine State'. To end the show, the hosts check in with Adnan Virk (22:35) of MLB Network and Amazon Prime Monday Night Hockey. After reminiscing about past ‘Battles of Ontario’, the three get into the Blue Jays' start to the season, the fan perception early on, and why this start instills hope that Toronto can contend for a playoff spot.

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Ben & Brent kick off the second hour with a focus on hockey as Toronto prepares for Game 82. They reflect on the Maple Leafs' standout moments from the season before chatting with NHL Insider Frank Seravalli (25:38) of Daily Face Off. They discuss the final day of the regular season and dive into the Stanley Cup Playoff picture, analyzing key match-ups and potential underdog upsets.

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Ben & Brent discuss a recent Blue Jays series win, highlighted by a franchise-record 19 strikeouts and Vlad Guerrero Jr.’s first home run of the season. They ponder whether Guerrero's homer will spark the top of the order and question Toronto’s chances of claiming the A.L. East with strong pitching. They also cover the NHL, noting the Montreal Canadiens securing the last Eastern Conference playoff spot, and debate which Wild Card team poses the biggest upset threat in the first round (30:34).

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the final hour with a chat about Maple Leafs' health going into the playoffs. They focus in on the blueline to examine the status of Jake McCabe and Oliver Ekman-Larsson after hearing what head coach Craig Berube had to say about the pair. Later, B&B break down Connor McDavid's latest comments regarding the health of the Oilers’ playoff roster, before sharing what stood out from the NHLPA Player Poll released yesterday. To end the show, Blue Jays play-by-play voice Dan Shulman (27:15) tees up this afternoon's series finale with the Braves. The trio discuss if Toronto's power is finally ready to be unleashed, some upcoming roster decisions for the team, and the state of the bullpen featuring Jeff Hoffman as the closer.

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Ben & Brent kick off the second hour by revisiting Rory McIlroy’s Masters win, discussing which major sports team is under the most pressure for a championship. They touch on the Leafs in the NHL before welcoming Joe House from The Ringer, who shares insights from Augusta and how Rory's performance redefines his narrative. Later, they chat with Sportsnet’s Jason Bukala (31:04) for his thoughts on the Battle of Ontario and playoff matchups, along with why this year might be pivotal for the Leafs.

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