Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open with thoughts on the Maple Leafs' commanding 4-1 victory over the Florida Panthers, the lack of response from the team after a hit from behind, and the positive trends they can carry over into the second half of the season. The boys move on to the Canucks' fourth-straight loss to the Sabres, Connor McDavid's insane stat line over the last 16 games, the Oilers' outlook this season, Tampa Bay and Carolina's big night versus the West, the Jets' lengthy losing streak, Trevor Zegras' post-game comments after facing his former team, and Jacob Markström's night to forget. Next, Sportsnet's Eric Engels (30:03) checks in on the Montreal Canadiens to share some stories of their season at the halfway mark ahead of tonight's clash in Calgary. Sportsnet's Anna Dua (49:45) joins at the top of the hour to help hand out The FAN Hockey Show's NHL Midseason Awards! Finally, Scott Laughlin (01:18:40) of SiriusXM NHL Radio discusses the Islanders' scoring nine goals on Markström and the Devils, his level of panic surrounding the Jets' ten-game losing streak, and what's behind the Lightning's eight-game hot streak.
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