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For the Buffalo Sabres seventy-seventh game of the NHL Regular Season, Brandon Caputo provides a sportscast breakdown of their 6-2 road loss to Washington and initial reaction to clinching a playoff spot in the NHL for the first time in 14 seasons, the longest active streak in North American professional sports. Buffalo will have a big home game coming up on Monday against the Atlantic Division leading Tampa Bay Lightning, which coul have massive playoff seeding implications. 

Also hear Head Coach Lindy Ruff on his team's inability to score on the powerplay and what they need to do to g...

In this special on-site interview from the 2026 OHL Cup at Scotiabank Pond, Brandon Caputo speaks with team and league representatives following the results of the 2026 OHL Draft Lottery as the OHL Playoffs are underway and the offseason event calendar has begun for eliminated teams.

We'll speak with OHL Commissioner Bryan Crawford on the latest pending topics and discussions from around the league and how things have been progressing and evolving, Oshawa Generals Vice-President and General Manager Roger Hunt on the exciting results of winning the Draft Lottery and how they plan on going about an important offseason for...

In this special sit-down interview from the TD Civic Centre in Brantford, Ontario, Brandon Caputo speaks with Brantford Bulldogs head coach and Buffalo Sabres alumnus Jay McKee on his coaching career so far, why he decided to go the coaching route, key to successful season with the top-seeded BFD Bulldogs with Championship aspirations for the second time in his tenure with OHL Playoffs set to begin, reflecting on his playing career and time in Buffalo, excitement with the Sabres resurgence, 2005-06 Conference Finals Alumni Night experience, Buffalo favourites and more!

Brandon also speaks with Brantford Bulldogs Vice President...

For the Buffalo Sabres seventy-second game of the NHL Regular Season, Brandon Caputo provides a sportscast breakdown of their 3-2 shootout victory over the Seattle Kraken, their first ever home win against the expansion Kraken framchise, improving to 5-0 in the shootout and getting back in the win column after an 0-1-2 last 3 games; still holding lead in the Atlantic Division and tied with Carolina for top spot in the Eastern Conference. 

Also hear Head Coach Lindy Ruff on his team coming back from a 2-0 deficit early on, and finding a way to get the extra p...

In this episode, Brandon Caputo is joined by Austin Broad of Elite Prospects to discuss the Buffalo Sabres trying to secure their first playoff appearance in 14 seasons, currently sitting atop the Atlantic Division and heading into the final 10 games of the 2025-26 regular season. 

Segments
Intro: 0:00
What Must Former GM Kevyn Adams Thinking: 07:04
Sabres Prospects Update/Frozen Four Showcase: 11:09
Race for First in the Atlantic Division: 19:29
Fan Poll Results/Thoughts on Concern Level: 32:54
Third Pair Conundrum Depth Chart Decisions: 47:47

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In this week's episode, Colin Ward goes over a variety of topics from Week 26 of the 2025-26 Ontario Hockey League season going into the OHL Playoffs.

Segments:
Intro: 0:00
OHL Headlines/Awards: 03:33
Update on CHL 19-year-olds being AHL eligible: 30:56
OHL Draft Lottery Simulator: 54:44
Non-Playoff Teams Offseason Goals: 57:55
Round 1 Playoff Preview: 01:16:27

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For the Buffalo Sabres sixty-ninth game of the NHL Regular Season, Brandon Caputo provides a sportscast breakdown of their 4-1 road victory over a strong Los Angeles Kings team and their 12th win in the last 13 games; increasing their lead atop the Atlantic Division, while also tying Carolina for top spot in all of the Eastern Conference; currently on a 23-6-2 streak since early January, an National Hockey League best.

Also hear Head Coach Lindy Ruff on his team being able to battle through and finally take the lead halfway through the third period, for what was...

In this final After Hours OHL Overtime postgame show for Friday Night Faceoff of the regular season, Brandon Caputo recaps the full slate of games on a busy Friday night in the Ontario Hockey League as teams battle for playoff seeding and positioning in the final weekend of the 2025-26 regular season; as well as the showcase game between Western Conference foes in the (2) Windsor Spitfires and the (4) London Knights, with London taking it 3-2 in a thrilling 5-round shootout at a sold out Canada Life Place.

We'll also hear from of media correspondents with teams who will...

For the Buffalo Sabres sixty-ninth game of the NHL Regular Season, Brandon Caputo provides a sportscast breakdown of their 5-0 road victory over a young and gifted rising San Jose Sharks team, scoring on four straight shots and increasing their lead atop the Atlantic Division, while also tying Carolina for top spot in all of the Eastern Conference; currently on a 22-6-2 streak since early January, a National Hockey League best.

Also hear Head Coach Lindy Ruff on his team being able to fight through a rusty opening period, his strong goaltending from Alex Lyon, Sam Carrick's...

In this weekly interview episode, Brandon Caputo previews tomorrow's Friday Night Faceoff Western Conference rivalry matchup between two teams fighting for top seeding in the final week of the Regular Season before the OHL Playoffs begin next week in the (2) Windsor Spitfires and (4) London Knights, for their 6th head-to-head matchup of the OHL season.

First we will speak with 12th overall pick of the Philadelphia Flyers and Windsor Spitfires alternate captain Jack Nesbitt on his progression over his 3-year OHL career, wanting to stay committed to the OHL, being coached by Greg Walters, offseason activities, Windsor pizza spots...

In this week's episode, Colin Ward goes over a variety of topics from Week 25 of the 2025-26 Ontario Hockey League season.

Segments:
Intro: 0:00
OHL Headlines: 04:30
Chat w/ Rangers Beat Reporter Josh Brown: 18:07
Beauchesne Suspension Controversy: 01:08:52
Sarnia postgame comments vs Saginaw: 01:15:00
Players of the Week: 01:20:16
Power Rankings: 01:24:10

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For the Buffalo Sabres sixty-seventh game of 2025-26 OHL Regular Season, Brandon Caputo and Austin Broad of Elite Prospects record a postgame recap following their 3-2 shootout victory over Toronto, improving to 4-1 on the 5-game home stand, improving to 9-1 in their last 10 games and increasing their lead atop the Atlantic Division, in search of their first playoff berth in 14 years.

Segments
Intro: 0:00
Game Analysis/Reaction: 12:14
Fan Poll Results: 35:55
Recent Stretch & Road Ahead Outlook: 45:05


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In this After Hours OHL Overtime postgame show for Friday Night Faceoff, Brandon Caputo recaps the full slate of games on a busy Friday night in the Ontario Hockey League for the push to the playoffs in the final few weeks of the 2025-26 regular season; as well as the showcase game between West Division rivals in the (4) Soo Greyhounds and the (2) Flint Firebirds; with the Firebirds taking it 5-2 on home ice.

We'll also hear from of media correspondents including Jason Hagholm; tv voice of the Kitchener Rangers discussing the Rangers holding serve as the #1 team in...

In this weekly interview episode, Brandon Caputo previews tomorrow's Friday Night Faceoff West Division rivalry matchup between two of the few Western Conference teams that bought for deep OHL Playoff runs in the (4) Soo Greyhounds and (2) Flint Firebirds, for their 6th head-to-head matchup of the OHL season.

First we will speak with D Lukas Fischer after his move as captain of the Sarnia Sting to a divisional opponent in the Soo Greyhounds, his strong relationship with his brother, his family ties to hockey and growing up close to the Detroit Red Wings orgainzation, and how much he is...

For the Buffalo Sabres sixty-fourth game of the NHL Regular Season, Brandon Caputo provides a sportscast breakdown of their 6-3 victory on home ice over a young and gifted rising San Jose Sharks team in front of a sellout at KeyBank Centre, their 8th straight win overall and the first two-time 8-game winningb streak in franchise history; moving four points up on Tampa Bay for the Atlantic Division lead.

Also hear Head Coach Lindy Ruff on his team's resiliency and composure during the waves of emotion during the contest, now sitting first place in the Atlantic Division. 

In this week's episode, Colin Ward and Reece Doumani go over a variety of topics from Week 24 of the 2025-26 Ontario Hockey League season.

Segments:
Intro: 0:00
OHL Headlines: 07:10
Officiating Concerns: 24:59
Injury Bug for Key Players: 35:24
Players of the Week: 46:46
Draft Lottery Simulator: 53:04
Power Rankings: 56:22
Niagara/Kingston Seeding Race: 01:05:47

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For the Buffalo Sabres sixty-third game of the NHL Regular Season, Brandon Caputo provides a sportscast breakdown of their wild and spiritied 8-7 victory on home ice over the top-seeded Tampa Bay Lightning in front of a rowdy playoff-like atmsphere at KeyBank Centre, agaisnt a bitter division rival in what could be described as the most impactful and meaningful game in that building since the Sabres were last in the NHL Playoffs, back in 2011. A game of the yeart candidate in the NHL.

Also hear Head Coach Lindy Ruff on his team's resiliency and composure during the waves...

In this After Hours OHL Overtime postgame show for Friday Night Faceoff, Brandon Caputo recaps the full slate of games on a busy Friday night in the Ontario Hockey League for the push to the playoffs in the final few weeks of the 2025-26 regular season; as well as the showcase game between the Saginaw Spirit and Brantford Bulldogs. 

We'll also hear from of media correspondents including Reed Duthie; voice of the Brantford Bulldogs on the team trying to secure that #1 seed in the Eastern Conference and the mindset within the room for Jay McKee's club with a r...

For this special live episode, Brandon Caputo reacts to the moves made by the Buffalo Sabres at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline. Did they do enough with their three moves to put them over the top for the that elusive much-awaited playoff spot for the final stretch of the season? Fan poll reactions and more!

Segments
Intro: 0:00
Reporter Joe Yerdon's analysis: 08:00
GM Jarmo Kekkalainen's post-deadline thoughts: 48:25
Fan Poll Reaction: 53:50


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In this weekly interview episode, Brandon Caputo previews tomorrow's Friday Night Faceoff cross-conference matchup between two high-powered offences in the (8) Saginaw Spirit and (1) Brantford Bulldogs from the TD Civic Centre in Brantford, for their second and final of two head-to-head matchups this season. Brantford trying to secure the #1 seed in the Eastern Conference and entire OHL for a season of championship or bust aspirations, while Saginaw is trying to hold fort for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.

We will hear from 2027 NHL Draft eligible forward Dima Zhilkin on his brother Danny's impact on his game...

For the Buffalo Sabres sixtY-first game of the NHL Regular Season, Brandon Caputo provides a sportscast breakdown of their 3-2 victory on home ice in front of a rouwdy KeyBank Centre crowd against Jack Eichel and the Vegas Golden Knights, picking up their fourth straight win post-Winter Olympic Break.

Also hear Head Coach Lindy Ruff on his team's "on the job training" to get to this moment on how to close out tough games, which they may have lost early in the season; with the Sabres incling closer to top spot in the Atlantic Division. 

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In this week's episode, Colin Ward and Reece Doumani go over a variety of topics from Week 23 of the 2025-26 Ontario Hockey League season.

Segments:
Intro: 0:00
OHL Headlines: 05:18
Barrie & Windsor Brawl: 33:44
Key Playoff Races: 37:40
Defence & Goalie of Year Favourites: 46:30
Performers of the Month: 55:10
Power Rankings: 01:01:42

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For the Buffalo Sabres sixtieth game of the NHL Regular Season, Brandon Caputo provides a sportscast breakdown of their statement 6-2 road victory against the Atlantic Division leading Tampa Bay Lightning, going 2-0 in their Florida road trip post-Winter Olympic Break.

Also hear Head Coach Lindy Ruff and captain Rasmus Dahlin on what led to the success in an overall dominating performance for the team, after letting one slip away to the Lightning just a few weeks ago. 

Segments
Intro: 0:00
Goal Highlights: 02:50
Postgame with HC Lindy Ruff: 07:13
Postgame with D Rasmus Dahlin: 08:41

In this After Hours OHL Overtime postgame for Friday Night Faceoff, Brandon Caputo recaps and reacts to a 6-3 road victory for the North Bay Battalion over the Sudbury Wolves in a Central Divison northern grudge match, as well as the rest of a busy Friday Night slate of contests around the league, Night Headlines, Players of the Night, as well as OHL Graduates playing for Hockey Canada at the Winter Olympics.

We'll also hear from of media correspondent Mark Pare, Colour Commentator for the Guelph Storm on Rogers TV live from the Sleeman Centre following an exciting 3...

In this weekly interview episode, Brandon Caputo previews tomorrow's Friday Night Faceoff matchup between Eastern Conference Central Division foes in the (8) Sudbury Wolves and (5) North Bay Battalion from The Sudbury Community Arena in the Nickel City for their sixth of eight grudge matchups this season as we reach an important final 10 game-stretch of the regular season.
We will hear from NHL Draft eligible forward Ryder Cali on his upbringing and moving to Canada in his youth, as well NHL Draft eligible import forward Adam Nemec coming over from Slovakia in the CHL Import Draft just a month ago, adjusting...

In this episode, Brandon Caputo is joined by full-time Sabres reporter Joe Yerdon of Noted Hockey/Bleacher Report to discuss the Buffalo Sabres outlook as the NHL regular season resumes post-Winter Olympics, sitting in a wildcard playoff spot through 57 games, Sabres players performances at the Olympics, updated roster/injury report/lineup, trade deadline expectations, playoff outlook with a lot of games left in a short amount of time, fan poll reaction and more!

Segments
Intro: 0:00
Sabres Performance at the Olympics: 05:00
Injury Report/Roster Outlook w/ Deadline Approaching: 12:42
Anton Wahlberg Recalled: 21:52
Standings and Playoff...

In this week's episode, Colin Ward and Reece Doumani go over a variety of topics from Week 22 of the 2025-26 Ontario Hockey League season.

Segments:
Intro: 0:00
OHL Headlines: 03:46
Red Tilson MVP Favourite: 15:49
Chat w/ Windsor Spitfires G Joey Costanzo: 21:58
Players of the Week: 01:06:30
Draft Lottery Simulator Part 2: 01:14:18

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In this After Hours OHL Overtime postgame for Friday Night Faceoff, Brandon Caputo recaps and reacts to a 7-1 victory for the Ottawa 67's over the Niagara IceDogs as well as the rest of a busy Friday Night slate of contests around the league, Night Headlines, Players of the Night, as well as OHL Graduates playing for Hockey Canada at the Winter Olympics.

We'll also hear from a pair of media correspondents from around the league on-site via Ottawa 67's play-by-play voice Kenny Walls on TSN 1200 live from TD Place in Ottawa and Windsor Spitfires colour commentator Manny...

In this weekly interview episode, Brandon Caputo previews tomorrow's Friday Night Faceoff matchup between Eastern Conference foes in the (6) Niagara IceDogs and (3) Ottawa 67's from TD Place in Ottawa; in what could be a preview of a first round playoff matchup in the 2026 OHL Playoffs. 

We will hear from overage local product defenceman Grayson Tiller of the Niagara IceDogs on his approach in his final season of junior hockey and what's next for him going forward as an assistant captain of a team trying to be a competitive playoff team once again.

As well as draft-eligible A...

In this episode, Brandon Caputo is joined by Austin Broad of Elite Prospects to discuss the Buffalo Sabres sixth place standing and in a playoff spot within the NHL's Eastern Conference through the first 57 games, what they need to do coming out of the Olympic Break and what moves/how fast should moves be made to improve their chances for the playoff push down the stretch; as well as go over and react to our fan poll opinions.

Segments
Intro: 0:00
Sabres Players Continuing at the Olympics: 03:50
Sabres Season Grade So Far: 15:30
Playoff Outlook & Moves...

In this first After Hours OHL Overtime postgame for Friday Night Faceoff, Brandon Caputo recaps and reacts to an 8-4 victory for the Oshawa Generals over the Peterborough Petes as well as the rest of a busy Friday Night slate of contests around the league, as well as OHL Graduates playing for Hockey Canada at the Winter Olympics.

We'll also hear from a pair of media correspondents from around the league on-site via Oshawa Generals play-by-play voice Jack Moore at Tribute Communities Centre and Brantford Bulldogs reporter/co-host of The Dawgcast in Colin Ward from TD Civic Centre.<...

In this first weekly interview episode, Brandon Caputo previews tonight's Friday Night Faceoff matchup between East Division Rivals in the Peterborough Petes and Oshawa Generals, which will take place at Oshawa's Tribute Communities Centre.

We will also hear from a pair of highly touted 2026 NHL Draft Eligible forwards in Adam Novotny (PBO) and Brooks Rogowski (OSH) about their hockey journey's, upbringings, and ending up in the Ontario Hockey League from Czechia and the United States respectively for their important draft years.

Did Brooks Rogowski almost become a baseball player over a hockey player growing up in...

In this week's episode, Reece Doumani goes over a variety of topics from Week 20 of the 2025-26 Ontario Hockey League season.

Segments:
Intro: 0:00
OHL Headlines: 03:49
OHL Grads Participating at Olympics: 20:50
Players of the Week: 35:40
Power Rankings: 46:20

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For the Buffalo Sabres fifty-seventh game of the NHL Regular Season, Brandon Caputo provides a quick sportscast breakdown of their 5-2 loss on home ice agaisnt the Pittsburgh Penguins in their final game before the Winter Olympic Break.

Also hear Head Coach Lindy Ruff's quick postgame thoughts on his team's performance. 

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For the Buffalo Sabres fifty-sixth game of 2025-26 OHL Regular Season, Brandon Caputo and Austin Broad of Elite Prospects record a game recap for their Tuesday night matchup versus Atlantic Division foe and leader Tampa Bay Lightning, falling 4-3 in overtime after leading with under a minute to play in regulation.

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In this week's episode, Colin Ward and Reece Doumani go over a variety of topics from Week 19 of the 2025-26 Ontario Hockey League season.

Segments:
Intro: 0:00
OHL Headlines: 09:46
Suspension Reaction: 23:04
Desperate Teams Picking up Wins: 30:46
Remaining 20-Game Outlook:48:06
Performers of the Month: 01:02:29
Draft Lottery Simulator Part 1: 01:10:26

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In this postgame reaction show, Brandon Caputo recaps and analyzes Buffalo's 4-2 defeat at the hands of the Montreal Canadiens on home ice, as the Sabres jockey for important positioning with the Habs in the Atlantic Division and NHL's Eastern Conference playoff race heading into the Olympic Break.

Hear from Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff as well with his postgame thoughts on the game, as Montreal snapped Alex Lyon's personal 10-game winning streak in the Buffalo net. 

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In this week's episode, Colin Ward and Reece Doumani go over a variety of topics from Week 18 of the 2025-26 Ontario Hockey League season.

Segments:
Intro: 0:00
OHL Headlines:  10:30
Flint Coney Dogs and Fan Poll: 24:27
Realignment and Balanced Schedule Brainstorming: 31:12
What is going on in Owen Sound? How do they turn it around: 46:04
Players of the Week/Power Rankings: 01:00:18

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In this episode, Brandon Caputo is joined by Sabres reporter Joe Yerdon of Noted Hockey and Bleacher Report to discuss the Buffalo's recent positive stretch that has them solidly third place in the Atlantic Division and fourth in the Eastern Conference, looking for their first NHL playoff berth in 14 years. They discuss recent headlines, accolades and contracts for the Sabres as well as standout players and outlook for an important stretch of divisional games before hitting the Olympic break. Also react to fan polls.

Segments
Intro: 0:00
Difference for Team Turnaround: 3:45
Headlines, Standouts and Accolades: 07:19
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In this week's episode, Colin Ward  goes over a variety of topics from Week 17 of the 2025-26 Ontario Hockey League season.

Segments:
Intro: 0:00
OHL Headlines:  06:45
Players of the Week: 20:19
Nathan Aspinal and Flint STILL Underrated: 25:44
New Years Resolutions for all 20 OHL Teams: 39:45
Power Rankings: 01:24:34

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