The Habs surprised many by defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins to advance to the next playoff round. Episode 70 of the Habsworld podcast discusses that series and the upcoming series against the Flyers. Host Norm Szcyrek along with cohosts Paul Macleod and Jonathan Rebelo had much to discuss among these topics:

0:00 - 7:16 Intro, Habs trivia, Initial thoughts of Montreal defeating Pittsburgh, consequences of the Habs winning the qualifier round

7:17 - 11:19 Improved play of Kotkaniemi and Suzuki, further discussion of the Penguins series,

11:20 - 15:08 Do the Habs have a new Big 3 on the blueline, further draft lottery discussions

15:09 - 22:49 Discussion on the series against the Flyers, breaking it down by goaltending, defence, forwards, coaching

22:50 - 28:30 Predictions for the Philadelphia vs Montreal series; could there be another Kotkaniemi Hagg title match; will officiating be a factor

28:31 - 49:48 Around the NHL: discussions on other qualifier rounds completed & early predictions on the next round, free agency discussions, a little more talk about the Canadiens, and much more.