The Pressure of Playing in the Playoffs with Dr. Alicia Naser

Matt Marchese begins The FAN Hockey Show by discussing the Toronto Maple Leafs' locker clean-out day. He is then joined by John Bartlett (14:48) for an in-depth analysis of each Conference Final and how the Carolina Hurricanes can regroup for Game 2 on Thursday. Next, Dr. Alicia Naser (41:49), a behavioural sports psychologist, joins the show to explore the mindset of the Leafs players, the factors influencing their style of play, and whether the pressure from fans impacts their performance. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.