Simpson: Surreal day in Ottawa

Former NHL defenceman Aaron Ward on the mental games rumored to be integral to Mike Keenan's coaching style and why Lane Hutson will learn through adversity and losses as much as wins

TSN hockey analyst Frankie Corrado on the Habs win over the Sabres, what he'd like to see more of from Kirby Dach and why no lines should get comfortable with the lineup currently in flux

TSN Maple Leafs reporter Mark Masters joins Game Play to chat about the Leafs’ "cautious" approach with Auston Matthews, contract speculation around Matthew Knies and Mitch Marner, Max Domi prioritizing defence, Nick Robertson’s goal scoring struggles and more.

Montreal-based comedian, writer and actor Mike Paterson is in studio to talk about the upcoming show Saturday at the Montreal Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel: The Headliners 2! Proceeds to benefit Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence & SITN foundation

Washington Capitals forward joins us to chat about the team's hot start to the season, being one of the league leaders in assists, Alex Ovechkin's chase of Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record, what it's like to assist on all of his goals this season and more.

Ottawa Senators VP of Hockey Operations Dave Poulin joins us to chat about how he would assess the team's start to the season, what it's like to have Brady Tkachuk as a captain, how Linus Ullmark is fitting in with the team, the changes to the Leafs under Craig Berube and more.

Toronto Star columnist Dave Feschuk joins us to chat about tonight's Battle of Ontario between the Leafs and Senators, how serious Auston Matthews' injury is, the impact of losing Max Pacioretty, if Matthews will return to PP1 and more.

NHL analyst Cheryl Pounder on the Rivalry Series, memories of winning first gold medal in Salt Lake and Ridly Greig and the Sens face the Leafs for the first time this season.

NHL analyst Jeff O'Neill on Ridly Greig and the Sens, can the Sens compete for the playoffs, importance of Linus Ullmark, fundamentals in hockey, players checking out iPads and the play of Anthony Stolarz.

Former NHL defenceman Aaron Ward on the afternoon game that had the Habs pull out a chaotic 7-5 win over the Sabres and what happens when a player seems to get chance after chance with no accountability