Jordan Samuels Thomas joins the show to help us rewatch the classic West Final in 2014 between the Los Angeles Kings and Chicago Blackhawks. We discuss what made it arguably the best and most important series of the 2010s, what aged the best and worst with the benefit of hindsight, and the individual performances that really stood out above the rest.
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Episode 370: Kings vs. Blackhawks 2014 Rewatch

A hockey podcast hosted by Dimitri Filipovic that has been regressing to the mean since 2015.

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Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Kevin Woodley to talk about Jeremy Swayman’s start to the postseason, Igor Shesterkin’s success vs. the Hurricanes, and the impact that team’s passing up potential shot volume for specific scoring chances is having on goalies

Swayman, Shesterkin, and Goalies in the Playoffs

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jack Han to help preview every round two matchup. They look at the strengths, weaknesses, exploitable tactics, and things to watch for in every series.

Previewing Round 2 of the Playoffs

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to talk about the Leafs forcing Game 7, how Jim Montgomery and the Bruins are handling it, the shots on goal vs. scoring chance paradigm shift in the playoffs this year, how the Stars are using young players, and Rod Brind'Amour's contract status.

Shots vs. Scoring Chances, and Coaching in the Playoffs

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by David Castillo to break down the first five games the Stars and Golden Knights have played against each other. They look at how Dallas has been able to fight back in the series after going down 2-0, the massive contributions they've gotten from Wyatt Johnston and Logan Stankoven, and the factors that'll play a deciding role in who ultimately wins.

How Dallas Has Swung Their Series Against Vegas, and Their Biggest Stars

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by AJ Haefele to talk about Colorado's dominant round one performance against Winnipeg, the things the Avalanche did so well in the series, and where things went wrong for the Jets.

Episode 370: Kings vs. Blackhawks 2014 Rewatch

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