The Beat on Boston | Real Kyper & Bourne Full Episode

The Leafs' first-round opponent is set! Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a brief look at how Toronto matches up with Boston in a 7-game series before looking back at last night's 5-2 loss to the Panthers. Later, catching up on an exciting night in the race for the final Wild Card spot in the East as the Capitals clinch in dramatic fashion.
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0:00 - Intro
2:30 - Leafs vs. Panthers recap
12:50 - Leafs starting lineups for the playoffs
15:04 - Leafs D-line parings
19:25 - Leafs vs. Bruins playoff matchup preview
31:05 - Playoff series predictions
36:36 - Washington Capitals clinching reaction
40:50 - Leafs vs. Oilers Stanley Cup fantasy
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[@kevinschick9352]

Can't wait for the playoffs to start and for this Friday's Kyper and Bourne.Huge fan of the show love the way they tell it like it is

[@paralifetv-youreverydaywhe8314]

"I'm a psychology major, back in the day" ... "Oh wow, And now you're sitting here with me" LOL That was awesome. Agree, the goalie situation has always worried me. Great chat fellas. GO LEAFS GO

[@neoyokvio]

Kuch going for his 100th assist and Matthews going for his 70th goal tn- it’s gonna be a cool game

[@korbendallas7181]

wompwomp. Was a great season for them. Good luck against Boston. and... *LFG STARS!!!!*

[@jmo5218]

@@korbendallas7181 womp womp your womp womp

[@korbendallas7181]

@@jmo5218 typical butthurt leafer. . . well done bud.

[@toucantojo1022]

@@jmo5218womp womp your womp womp your womp womp

[@ThenewMattClark.Canadaprison]

Id rather play bruins. I know they were in first all year. But Boston has more weaknesses

[@ryantobin1007]

Doesn't matter imo, Leafs are losing to either Panthers or Bruins. Leafs just don't have the defensive mindset or that extra gear... they put all their eggs in one (offensive) basket.

[@jaredparsons2334]

Toronto goal tending is too wishy-washy! And Defense is just not good enough!

[@tontsanthony5766]

​@@jaredparsons2334 💯 bro, that leafs goaltending 🤮🤮

[@briancharters8720]

Boston is so full of weaknesses??? So…. Why did they BEAT and HUMILIATE Toronto in EVERY regulation game this season, and eliminate them in previous playoffs???😵‍💫💩😵‍💫😳❤️❤️🧐🧐🧐🤪🤪🤪

[@ryanj1080]

Leafs 0-4 vs bruins lol guy says weakness 😅

[@andrelabonte2294]

It’s all good. Stay calm and don’t panic. Love watching your show guys. You make me laugh. Go Leafs Go ☮️🇨🇦

[@trentwalker7951]

Love you guys. JB you have such well thought out takes. Sammy, I felt the same as you did before the show.

[@jimlangdon1947]

Time for Marner to stand up for himself by pounding out Marchand. 😀 Go Leafs Go! Time for the Leaf playoff run of this century.

[@GB-ob5zx]

4:59 Sammy, you having and opinion on the “sideshow” does not reinforce your opinion by saying “to be honest”. It always bugs me when someone says “to be perfectly honest”. I wouldn’t expect anything else unless you have previously warranted doubt

[@JoeG1975]

All the “to be honest”’s and “literally “ that’s used in todays age flat out annoys me. Must these words and phrases be used all the time 🙄

[@marcob6880]

Sounds like semantics to me!

[@bunsw2070]

Almost nobody is honest or can be honest anymore. Either it's the boundaries of woke politics or the demands of corporations, which control everything today. These guys get paid to pump up the Leafs. The day they come out and say the Leafs have no chance is the day they get fired. Not that I like that phrase but maybe they use it to point out the once in a blue moon when they're being at least a little honest.

[@VanMichael21]

Haaa so funny u mention this because ppl who say "to be completely honest" really bugs me too because it always automatically makes me think...oh why do you say this, were you lying the whole time before this ? So yeah I totally get what you mean and I'm with ya.

[@stevenraposo83]

The series is still done. We got no shot.

[@DarkFright]

If the leafs loose in round 1 or 2 it’s because of Keefe. This dude should’ve been fired after last year He’s been out coached in literally every playoff series. The leafs have a solid roster for beating Boston, I just hope Keefe proves me wrong, doubt it though😂 There’s no excuses, any team the leafs play round 1 or any round are gonna kick your teeth in, suck it up and punch back. Gonna enjoy this series🔥

[@JeremiahAKAtheSportsBeard]

I've heard this from many Leaf fans

[@Mike-sl5lu]

What’s worse than Keefe, is that Marner doesn’t realize that a body check counts as a stat too. He’s 6’2 1/2 guys. And he doesn’t finish a check, ever. If they sign him, I’m off the farm and I’m switching teams. Enough is enough.

[@jugsteve]

@@Mike-sl5lu Not as defense, but as explanation, if he's only 180lbs at 6 feet or 6'2, then he is still a light player. I was an in shape 190 at 5'9 pre-covid, so I would imagine he can only do so much, even if he could do more than we see night-to-night. For the record, I was hoping they were going to trade him last May/June before NMC kicked in and I think they should let him walk if he wants more than $11 mil going forward.

[@VangeliRock]

@@Mike-sl5lu Mitch is 6.0, just 6 feet..but your point taken..same as Nylander, never even gets in front of someone, that's what's going to kill em as it does every year.

[@modernhistory8978]

@@VangeliRockif you want an example of legit 6 foot nhl player on the leafs look no further than Ryan reaves or John Tavares Mitch marner is around 5 10 The nhl does not give legit heights

[@VangeliRock]

I truly thought the Leafs would be fighting for a wild card spot this year, pleasantly surprised me, but nothing they have done give's me any confidence they can do anything in the playoffs. Only time will tell. I do believe this is Keefe's last season though, either way.

[@goldtigre4979]

Colorado definitely deserves to be favorites in that series. At least the Avs have some playoff pedigree over the Jets. Also, B’s fan here, I’m scared of Matthews but he’s been very quiet against Ullmark and Swayman this year so we’ll see how that goes! PLAYOFF HOCKEY SEASON IS BACK BABBYYYYYY

[@emmanuelbuenviaje6564]

Let's Go Bruins!

[@zlewis8356]

What's the name of the pod?

[@roccomaciocia8211]

I totally agree with Sammy...every goalie we put in has to stand on his head...why?...it's on our d core...they dont clear the puck fast enough to the neutral zone.

[@mcmurtersportsupdate7171]

Jason Bourne.... trust me brother... Sammy is 1000% correct when he says the Bruins players and Bruins fans WANT to play the Leafs. They know the scars we have. They know the pain they have caused us. And, the Leafs fans DONT WANT to play the Bruins. Ive been a die-hard Leafs fan since I started crawling and im in my 30's. Sammy is completely right. And, millions of Leafs fans agree.

[@FoodFollow]

I'm kinda happy that the extra point the Leafs took over Pittsburgh with the OT win was the difference in Pittsburgh not being in control of their own destiny. Hahaha. Does that make me a bad person?

[@666kgl]

god bless you bourney for calling out sam on his little leafs defense mechanisms theyre clear as day

[@johntaylor7467]

Don’t acknowledge that Toronto took 5 penalties in a row against the 2nd most penalized team in the league. Who had taken only 2 after 2 periods. We lost to Florida and the refs. When Matthew and nylander had 10:20 and 8:41 after 2nd periods.

[@nerinamak3298]

Florida also draws the most penalties. They don’t tell you that in the broadcast

[@kendramcleod6097]

lybushkin is built for the play offs, of course he's in game 1

[@dagger4442]

Boston swept them in reg season but thats a very misleading stat. I would say team was experimenting in those games....tweeking there system abit and not really playing like how they would normally play. You know leafs are a better team on paper but it comes down to mental side and who can play at there best under pressure. Goalie is very important. You know Pavel Zacha was an under rated player in his career. Understandable since his stats were not that good up intill he got picked up by the Bruins. You know he was a former first round pick that was I think top 5??close to it anyway. The guy is good man. Underrated player. Leafs should beable to beat them but hey you know how it is.

[@bartjohnston]

to hv Woll other than Jones in net is disasterous

[@keng.2468]

Geez, listening to Sammy is exasperating. The guy can never have a good take on the Leafs.

[@dukem991]

Oh boy game 7 in Boston...argh

[@beofonemind]

This was painful to watch, mostly Sammy's struggle with his trauma as a leafs fan. Its ok my dude, not all your thoughts are true.

[@JCHCC]

Yes, we need to get him a therapist. Jeezus, he never stops whining about the possibility of disaster. What would he be like if he was doing something actually risky, like climbing Everest?

[@bunsw2070]

Possibility of disaster? Like losing a 3 goal lead to Boston in 3rd period of game 7?

[@JCHCC]

@@bunsw2070 How many years do you dwell on things? So we blame today's Leaf team for the failure of the past teams?? Also, so funny that you mention something that happened years ago for the Leafs, but ignore what the Bruins did last year LOL

[@doubledee6234]

The leafs dropped the ball last night in the 2nd period. A better defensive effort was needed, to many Florida people were alone.

[@Rossco84]

I just gotta hope that if infact the Bruins did tank for the Leafs that is has the same affect that fans chanting “we want Florida” had on Florida…make it a mistake PLEASE for them to have done so.

[@chriss6457]

OV and his Caps faced the same frustrations against Pittsburgh..Boys in Blue just need to block out the BS noise and play hard... They WILL finally get past them and who knows what can happen after!

[@jiml5837]

Mathews played 21 minutes and didn't get it done. What does that say about his ability to perform in a "clutch" situation?

[@davidmcdo]

I am a Bruins fan..watched them all year. Toronto can beat them this year…if they don’t they defeated themselves by not believing they can.

[@townsendwenzler288]

bruins fan here, it would have to be Boston not showing up. we aren’t going to the finals but let’s be real, we own the leafs. 4-0 this year.

[@Alex90210]

@@townsendwenzler288 As a Leaf fan, we have zero chance.

[@townsendwenzler288]

@@Alex90210 let’s just hope it’s competitive and close, whoever comes out on top 🤝

[@markbenjamin9289]

Absolutely do not sit him. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity. You honestly know they’re not going that deep in the playoffs as much as I would like them to go chances are they aren’t I would enjoy the 70 for sure. Hopefully, he gets it.

[@williyum5491]

the Leafs are afraid of facing the Bruins? If the Leafs are looking for easy matchups, then they don't deserve to be in the playoffs. @Sam McKee please bottle up your inner wuss. you dont speak for the leafs fans. Waste of 45 minutes listening to this show.

[@JohnWeichel]

If samsonov bad leafs are in big trouble

[@MrBeck020]

We want Panthers! Excuse me: We want Bruins! 😂😂😂

[@DEGDEM0RA]

Vancouver swept Edmonton this year. interesting your picking them on the final on Canadian teams.

[@szahmad2416]

8:50 - J.B. - are you seriously asking what happened to Florida in the first intermission? Because I'm positive the answer is obvious: Paul Maurice "happened". Just as he "happened" last year on March 29, 2023, near the end of the regular season when Florida let in a goal to Auston Matthews on a bad giveaway (called back by the ref). The team is still reeling from the ballistic verbal barrage, very public and clipped on camera, that they have never since forgetten. They went on to not only beat the Leafs, but become the storied team that came from behind to eliminate the Bruins in seven games, drum out the Leafs in five and sweep the Hurricanes in four. THAT'S what happened during the intermission; Paul Maurice.

[@Fadder90]

Who cares who we play. Keefe is going to get out coached in every scenario & the players will fold with any amount of pressure. Same ol’ same ol’. Let’s run it back again next year tho, right Shanny?

[@u2ooby]

No in depth analysis on how Boston is crushing them every game this season.

[@dustingale9500]

I'm a Bruins fan and I'm telling you Leafs will win this series. This ain't the same Bruins team that had Bergeron and Krejci. It won't be an easy series and Bruins have the upper hand in goaltending but I still think Leafs pull it off.

[@GB-ob5zx]

25:39 all we need is for the team to believe in itself. What Sammy’s nation feels does not matter and because the team believes, it has no matter on or to the team

[@cbenjamin9220]

certain players on this team believe in nothing other than making as much money as possible.....thats why we cant afford a good defensive end.

[@edwardlea3413]

They are going to pull the goalie at the start until Matthews scores.

[@marchhare22-lm9on]

😂

[@TheFoolintherainn]

Fans are paying for tickets to see these hotshot Stars - they'd better show up and play. A lot of teams struggle against the caps in one game encounters because they don't adjust for the right-handed goalie. They can adjust over a seven-game series

[@chelch]

Can you please find another hockey guy to sub in when Kyp isn't available? What does Carter Hutton have to do?

[@doinitforfun888]

To have any chance against Boston leafs need to play the trap and clog up the neutral zone. It's a different game in the playoffs with low scoring!! To cover Pasta on the PP will be a challenge.

[@Alex90210]

Bruins are going sweep. Bruins advantage in experience, and goaltending is sharp. Defence of buds is terrible late in games.

[@jugsteve]

Kyper lacked the courage to show his face after those first intermission messages got leaked?

[@sambabisky4742]

Sam that IF is 6 ft. high.

[@PeterCPRail8748]

The way leafs have played the last 3 games just proves that they don't have the mentality to do it. Starts with the core. They just turn it off, not giving 2 fadoos. Bruins in 6 Tampa in 6, then they run to win the East to be the first team in decades to be in 4 finals in 5 years.

[@jaystyx5134]

fadoos? Lol 😂

[@ricklatour2794]

bourne doesnt give any other team any respect - Leafs are great!!!

[@jeremyh4015]

the leafs havent beat the b's all year, 0-4 this year..... but the leafs are the favored team

[@ricklatour2794]

of course Bourne believes keefe about Matthews

[@steverobinson8771]

Swayman or Ullmark will beat whichever goalie you guys put on the ice.

[@JohnWeichel]

Leafs are in big trouble

[@MILSPECMOM]

For the the love of everything good and lovely in the world no more Sam McKee please. He's a massive buzz kill.

[@phils6733]

He’s a part of the show, if you don’t like him why did you watch?

[@CrimsonicStorm]

@@phils6733 You can like the show and not like him. Hes one part of many that make up the show. These are not mutually exclusive.

[@robbieweiler8530]

Waaaaaa we lost in 2019 so I'm still gonna cry about it? Jesus Christ. Bad, bad look.

[@johnshields6852]

That focus everybody talks about 70 goals, that's totally unteam thought process, anybody who's played the game seriously knows it's about Team, 70 is for the fans who know more about jersey styles than the nuances of hockey. There's no I in team, sounds corny but it's absolutely essential to win.

[@phils6733]

Actually a team that’s close wants to get their teammate these personal achievements especially in a meaningless end of a reg season…just like the oilers would do anything to get hyman to 50 or mcadavid to 100 assists. If you’ve played sports at any level you want your friend/teammate to hit these personal records…look at OV 😂 the guy is slow but he stands on that dot and they keep feeding him on the PP.

[@JCHCC]

Sorry, Sammy is good guy, but seriously, enough with the whining about players playing maybe getting injured etc. There is a risk EVERY DAY, even in practice, of getting hurt and being out of the lineup. Auston Matthews is going for a historical total of goals. He's playing anyway, because he isn't made out of glass. Sammy whines about this way too much. Please stop, buddy.

[@sambabisky4742]

So if 34 gets his 70 and they go out 4 straight to Boston is every one happy?

[@Alex-vo2ew]

Considering everyone up to and including Shanny might lose their job I don't think there is a single person that shares this mindset. Matthews is young and unless he is banged up he should be fine to play tonight and be 100% for the playoffs. There are players like John Tavares or any of the 3-4 actually injured guys that could use a rest before Matthews. You can want 70 to happen and still have your goals set on the playoffs. Last I checked, McDavid is playing tonight in Phoenix and Kutcherov will be playing against the Leafs. Why are our players in need of bubble wrap?

[@JCHCC]

@@Alex-vo2ew Absolutely correct. He's trying to be legendary. Why would anyone stop him from trying??

[@JCHCC]

Do you think the two things are co-related? Like this is the extra game that will make Auston too tired for the playoffs? If he scores 4 goals tonight and then pulls a groin in practice on Friday or in the gym, yourself and Sammy will find a reason to whine about that too. Let players play. Only one team wins the Cup. Who says that one year, it can't be us? The main thing holding us back is the defeatist mindset. We have an awesome record without Morgan Rielly in the lineup. Does that mean we should roll without HIM?? Of course not. So let players play. Injuries WILL happen. We just have to hope that we are the lucky ones this year. We have the talent to win.

[@bunsw2070]

The main thing holding them back is a lousy team.

[@JCHCC]

@@bunsw2070 Only 1 team is happy at the end of the season. The rest of them are lousy teams. Besides it was fun to watch Florida lose in the Finals. Hurts far worse than losing in the early rounds. They were the best of all of the lousy teams LOL

[@scottgorski7541]

We want the Bruins. We send our few big hitters and smack those few big players they have and take it to them. We got this.

[@Alex90210]

You know you don't. Will be another short run for buds let's be honest.

[@sambabisky4742]

Brandon Carlo, is a top notch plus player, no one minus season since he joined the Bruins. He did not play in Ottawa.

[@msniper3907]

No bruins no leafs wanted taste of Florida in 1 st round so those 2 big friends rather play each other ☝🏻

[@charlesgibson2171]

Boston in 7.

[@mcmurtersportsupdate7171]

I can't handle another Game 7 loss to Boston

[@Alex90210]

You won't have to Bruins will rail them in 4.

[@GB-ob5zx]

14:06 Sammy. Keefe did not say “they kept going in the net” he said “we gave up to many goals” Try some journalistic accuracy for a change.

[@deahelkcunklaer2180]

Leafs haven't beaten Boston in a series since 1958. Slump or due?

[@sambabisky4742]

The Panthers game was not a nothing game for the Panthers. Maybe the Cats saw the writing on the wall and first place was there so they stepped it up. What happened was they lost. Like their history shows, they will not win with out a triple A game. You all should be praying not planning a parade they are tenth (10) in the league in most stats. They lost to a team picked 2nd to win their last game this year. Look at it like an Aircraft, there are very few small things that can happen, and you proceed as planned. There are lots that will bring you down, Goal, D, key players tanking.

[@FLPanthers_Steelers_Fanatic]

Leafs act so entitled…57 years and counting ….we want Florida we want Florida 😆

[@vilhamdutch2962]

Off the rails with Sammy and his big opinion. But your probably right. They bombed purposefully

[@johnbrowne2170]

Bruins don't have the offence to take advantage of Toronto's weak goaltending and defence.

[@devonpaterson8145]

if you think lily has been bad, why dont you look up brodies stats. on lily's worst day this year he hasnt been as bad as brodie.

[@trevorrochon6983]

The leafs have 2 lines that’s it. Bruins are better in net better on d and better bottom 6 it’ll have to be the top 6 that beat the bruins single handedly tough to do. Even if they do get past Boston it’s not a Boston team that’s “the dragon” it’s a makeshift team it’s money ball next year they’ll be back to “the dragon”

[@MrNicolas61]

Tampa is gonna beat florida in 6.

[@waynejones5635]

Goaltending and defense are overrated ...everyone knows the team with the best first line always win.😅

[@roccomaciocia8211]

I'm praying keefe will be gone in off season after the ruins eliminate us in 4...cant be a soft coach with these guys...they have a role to do...or the sit on the bench.

[@kyosenofficial]

Do you watch games?

[@roccomaciocia8211]

@@kyosenofficial listen pal ive been a leaf fan fo 50 + yrs...are you watching the games?....i think your a little delusional ...just look at the stats.

[@FLPanthers_Steelers_Fanatic]

Let’s go Panthers…….we want L again next round, take out Bruins so you can get us again 😊

[@beakfast6978]

We fill your building bud

[@FLPanthers_Steelers_Fanatic]

@@beakfast6978 keep telling yourself that…I’m in the 9th row behind the net, we have plenty of fans, make this 58th year without a cup…btw…my season tickets cost under 5k combined….dies that get me two tickets in the upper bowl in TO…I’m laughing all the way always and love my team…please beat Bruins…we want more we want Florida chants for next round , stay strong, Edmonton will win it as a Canuck team before the Leafs ever win it 👍

[@spazz27]

Sam is such a typical corporate Toronto fan 😂 …and someone please give Keefe a salad! Poor guy can’t talk without losing his breath! Sounds like he breathes through a straw!

[@johntaylor7467]

Sammy you need to calm down. The negativity is pathetic. This is your worst take. Did you have a better feeling playing Panthers? What is the difference.

[@monroefuches2707]

Sammy needs a weatherman to tell him which way the wind blows. He's all over the map.

[@stevenraposo83]

There is not going to be a game 7 this is going to be over quick and easy Bruins in five

[@nickpete165]

Canadien teams don't know how to build championship teams aside from Montreal. They stack their offense and wonder why they don't win cups. Defense wins championships

[@ronmurray7349]

Leafs in 5.

[@xtho7999]

Not a sideshow at all. The game had meaning but in a different way. Its good for the Leafs. Only thing I would've done differently is be more careful with when/where Matthews is out there. The team wants that 70, not just him. And they need to work on all different systems vs a team like Florida, in a hard game. Because they games are coming

[@eatingsnowman]

Panthers fumbled a free first round win, now they have to have a war with Tampa......... Congratulations, you played yourself 🤣🤣🤣

[@sambabisky4742]

It is easy for us to say put Murray in, if he wins you feel great if he loses you are sad and the coach and manager are morons. Not so easy for them. Do you think Boston would not want to play the Leaf's? The TML are seen as fragile.

[@vilhamdutch2962]

This is ratings poison. ☠️ These topics are ratings poison.

[@donjohnson7654]

boston in 5 games

[@brettwhitman6601]

Is it really turling when you catch a cross check to the throat? Also Domi is a bum and bruins were up 4-1 😂 why would he do anything there 😹 bruins in 6 leafs cry again

[@kenneff4345]

That shirt needs to be studied

[@DaaaaaBears]

Real leaf fans want the bruins just like they did last year, Sam is a bozo got no idea what he’s talking about

[@roccomaciocia8211]

Twenty something shots ...4 goals against...new leaf record...lol

[@sambabisky4742]

Buy some towel, you all will need them.

[@MySundin13]

Sammy McKee WHINES too much

[@shaunlitt]

Boston in 5 games since the leafs lost all 5 games against the Bruins this year. Boston lost on purpose so they would face the leafs first round. They wanted an easy round. Lol

[@makeguyver8596]

I really hope Boston doesn't Bruin our chances at making it to the finals

[@GrahamFrench-ep5my]

HA! THAT'S HILARIOUS!

[@carelesscribo3072]

Leafs have a better chance to beat Boston then Florida. I do understand the history but wash away the voodoo leafs are better team.

[@2PadStack]

Megna is not a real player in the Bruins top 12.

[@roccomaciocia8211]

Yes..they played good in the first...lol...3 periods of hockey guys...how they gonna survive in playoffs?...1 period of hockey ...listening to keefe...hes a joke....

[@johntaylor7467]

All this nonsense. Who cares who they play. Boston or Florida it doesn’t matter.

[@Alex90210]

Leafs are going get railed by Bruins.

[@bluetocop]

why is that dude with the beard on the show

[@ianespie1529]

Bruins do love playing the leafs. Your team is soft and will be eliminated in the first round once again. You haven't beaten the Bruins once this season. And you sit there saying they have a better chance facing them and not Florida. 🖕🍁

[@post1113]

Leafs in 7.

[@JohnWeichel]

Leafs won't be beat boston bruins

[@pleaseleafswin9440]

Leafs are more tougher than last year but I still think it will be the bruins. I hope I'm wrong but Bruins in 7