2nd Period: Habs vs Capitals

Pierre McGuire joins Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Luca Scott on Melnick in the Afternoon to talk about how much of a chance he gives the Canadiens to beat the Capitals, the playoff inexperience in net for both teams, Montreal needing to test the Capitals defence and much more.

Former NHL Defenceman Aaron Ward joins Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Luca Scott on Melnick in the Afternoon to talk about what the Montreal Canadiens need to do to be able to upset the Washington Capitals, the Habs needing to put Logan Thompson to the test and much more.

Award winning writer Michael Farber joins Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Luca Scott on Melnick in the Afternoon to talk about the series between the Habs and Caps in 2010, why he thinks it won't be a short series between the two now, Montembeault potentially being the Halak of this series and more.

Campbell vs Gallo talk Habs past and present with former Capitals Head Coach Bruce Boudreau

Campbell vs Gallo on Habs Lunch discuss what impact Juraj Slafkovsky will have in the playoffs

Campbell vs Gallo chat with Pat Hickey ahead of the Habs playoff game

Quinn scores the first goal in NSL history as Vancouver beats Calgary to kick of Canada’s first-ever domestic women’s pro soccer league. As expected, Paige Bueckers goes first overall in the WNBA draft and her new team – the Dallas Wings – sellout their season ticket packages the next day. Michaela and Vanessa analyze all of the top picks and point out a notable college player who wasn’t selected. Chelsea and Man. U. will meet in the first-ever all-England Champions League final. The hot PWHL rumour is that two west coast cities will be the next to get expansion franchises. The PWHL draft will be held in Ottawa this June.

Mitch Gallo hosts The Play It Again Radio Show talking amateur hockey with Keith and Gerard

This week on The 1st Half Culture Show, Paul Desbaillets sits down with Chef Antonio Park, to talk about culinary career and how he transformed the restaurant scene with his farm to table techniques. As he dives deep into his culinary experiences around the world, Chef Park talks about cooking for athletes, his various restaurants, the 2026 World Cup, his love for Tottenham Hotspur and how Harry Kane’s image has been shaped over the years. Paul also talks to Amy Walsh to break down the NSL’s inaugural season, the Montreal Roses gearing up for their first game and the development of women’s soccer in Canada. Catch The 1st Half Culture Show every Friday at 6 pm on TSN 690 Montreal, where soccer meets pop culture. With weekly guests, bold takes, and Paul’s signature wit, it’s the ultimate mix of football, culture, and conversation you didn’t know you needed!