It’s just John Shannon and Daren Millard on this American Thanksgiving edition of 100% Hockey, as the two take stock of an NHL season defined by razor-thin margins. With the standings already incredibly tight — and this point in the calendar often viewed as a playoff indicator — they break down who’s positioned well, who’s in trouble, and why this season feels unusually congested.

John and Daren also touch on the impact of key injuries, the mood around different fanbases, and the storylines shaping the league as teams hit one of the first real checkpoints of the year.