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Former NHL forward and Stanley Cup Champion Chris Nilan joins Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett on Melnick in the Afternoon to talk about Arber Xhekaj not playing up until this point, how hard he's been working while not playing, what he expects to see tonight and much more.

Former NHL defenceman Aaron Ward joins Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett on Melnick in the Afternoon to talk about Brendan Gallagher's comments on officiating, why he wouldn't change anything heading into game 3, he answers your questions and much more.

The Athletic's Arpon Basu joins Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett live at the Bell Centre as they talk about the possibility of Patrik Laine playing hurt, how Arber Xhekaj could factor in this series, the injuries that the Capitals are dealing with and much more.

RDS's Bruno Gervais joins Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett on Campbell vs Gallo to talk about the IIHF U-18 tournament that's underway, why he thought game 2 for the Habs was a missed opportunity, his views on the Habs potentially going 11 and 7, Arber Xhekaj potentially playing and much more.

Pierre McGuire joins Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett on Melnick in the Afternoon to talk about some injuries that some players could be nursing, what he expects to see in game 3 between the Habs and Capitals, the Blue thrashing the Jets at home, the Oilers and Kings getting ready for their game 3 and much more.

This week on The 1st Half Culture Show, Paul Desbaillets sits down with Hassoun Camara former Montreal Impact defender and now TV host, as they talk about his journey from playing football in France then finding his way to Montreal with the Impact. Becoming a media personality, some of the most memorable games in his career, transitioning out of being a professional player, his great interaction with Jesse Marsch and much more. Paul breaks down this week’s hot topics including, Montreal Roses FC getting their inaugural win against AFC Toronto, Jamie Vardy announcing that he will leave Leicester City, after being there since 2012. Liverpool having a chance to clinch the Premier League title this weekend as they take on Tottenham. CF Montreal being in action and the FA Cup nearly coming to a close. 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!

Hockey analyst Pierre McGuire joined Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett to talk the Capitals jumping out to a 2-0 series lead over the Habs including lineup changes heading into tomorrow night, the Canadiens making Washington uncomfortable, the goaltending battle so far and more!

Three-time Stanley Cup winner Aaron Ward hopped on with Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett to diagnose what Habs fans should be feeling despite their team being down 0-2, not wanting to touch the lineup, Nic Dowd's crosscheck on Cole Caufield, the Canadiens getting angry and more!

The Athletic Montreal's Arpon Basu joined Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett to discuss the Habs going down 0-2 to the Capitals including is Patrik Laine injured, how does Martin St.Louis tweak his lineup for Game 3, Sam Montembeault meeting the moment and more!

Author Stephen Brunt joined Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett to let everyone know why Hamiltonians can't get behind the Senators, Game 3 in the Battle of Ontario tonight, CFL commissioner Stewart Johnson meeting the media for the first time and more!