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Islanders Mania With Mike Carver and Lou Merloni Previews Yankees–Red Sox

Plus, NBA playoffs talk, checking in on the first-place Mets, and more

By John Jastremski
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Islanders - Game Six Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images


JJ opens with his trip to “The Barn” Wednesday night for the Islanders’ incredible Game 6 win over the Lightning, which he ranks among the best sporting events of his life (00:46). He also weighs in on the Yankees’ continued resurgence (5:54). Then, he chats with his friend Mike Carver for more on the craziness of the Islanders win and why he believes they’ll win Game 7 Friday night (13:27). Next, JJ touches on the NBA playoffs and the Mets before reacting to some listener voicemails (30:09). Finally, he closes it out by previewing Yankees–Red Sox this weekend with former Red Sox player Lou Merloni (50:11).

We always want to hear from you! Leave JJ a message on the Listener Line at 917-382-1151.

Host: John Jastremski
Guests: Mike Carver and Lou Merloni
Producer: Steve Ceruti

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