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TNT's Liam McHugh joins host Matt Marchese to chat about Detroit's Derek Lalonde's ejection following a questionable goalie interference call, Colorado's late push for the Central Division crown, why the Islanders could be a nightmare playoff matchup, and the potential Devils-Rangers playoff rivalry brewing. Next up, we hear a snippet of Max Domi's appearance on the 32 Thoughts Podcast with Jeff and Elliotte (33:45). NESN's Billy Jaffe wraps things up discussing the Bruins' powerplay dilemma, Jim Montgomery's pending lineup decisions, and how Boston will deploy their goalie tandem in the playoffs (50:08).

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Jeff chats with Eric Engels about what the last few games mean for some of the fringe players, how players have developed under Martin St. Louis and if Denis Gurianov can be unlocked. Then, Random Player of the Day - Greg Hawgood (16:48). Finally, we hear from Producer Matt and his interview with WWE Hall of Famer Edge (21:01). 

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Jeff and Greg look at Bobby Orr’s consecutive games with a shot record and if it will ever be broken (3:25). Next, they discuss how we could look at things differently as the game changes, how we look at the shots on goal stat differently today and waiting until after the game to get statistics absolutely correct (8:51). To wrap, Jeff and Greg talk about the importance of tracking in the era of advanced stats, Adam Fantilli’s upside and the Flyers being able to turn things around fairly quickly (22:08). 

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Jeff and Elliotte talk about Tim Micallef and the end of Tim and Friends before looking at Florida lamenting their loss to Ottawa and how the overtime point has made it hard for teams to make up ground (7:23). Next, they react to Michael Pezzetta’s shootout winner celebration, where things stand with the sale of the Senators and where the next arena could end up (13:40). To wrap up, Jeff and Elliotte discuss Zach Parise’s surprising season, who would be comeback player of the year and what to make of Tampa’s play of late (23:26). 

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Jeff chats with former NHLer Darren McCarty about his appearance on Impact Wrestling where he got put through a table, before looking back on the brawl between the Red Wings and Avalanche from 26 years prior. Producer Matt brings us today's "Random Player of the Day" – Andre Lacroix (18:00). Soon after, Sportnset's Cassie Campbell-Pascall weighs in on the importance of Florida’s game against Ottawa, the similarities and differences between the Tkachuks, and Buffalo’s young stars making an impact this season (28:18). The Athletic's Joe Smith discusses his piece on Jon Cooper’s lengthy tenure in Tampa, the biggest story with the Wild this year and what makes this a successful season in Minnesota (49:34).

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Jeff and Elliotte focus in on the teams gearing up for playoff hockey early, the increase in cross-checks of late, and the recent changes at the top of the Flyers' organization. They move on to chat about Washington’s playoff chances, the questions surrounding Peter Laviolette, and which players on the Caps could be looking for new homes (16:31). Jeff and Elliotte wrap up wondering if Florida’s next game is a must-win, before discussing Brady Tkachuk’s ability to police the game and Calgary finally putting pen to paper with Matt Coronato (22:12).

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Jeff chats with Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal about the injuries to both Reilly Smith and Logan Thompson, before discussing how important the Jonathan Quick trade was for the team. Producer Matt Marches brings up today's "Random Player of the Day" – Paul Lawless (18:10)! Next up, author Kevin Snow talks about his new book The Science of Hockey: The Math, Technology, and Data Behind the Sport, which was his favourite chapter to write, and the importance of the evolution of hockey sticks (31:13). We wrap things up hearing a snippet of Jason Robertson's appearance on the 32 Thoughts Podcast (52:54).

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Jeff and Elliotte look at the careers of both John Garrett and Steve Coates as they announce this will be their last seasons in the booth. Next, the guys weigh in on the Western Conference wildcard race, the Jets not being able to close the door, and Nashville’s tough schedule down the stretch (14:09). To wrap, Jeff and Elliotte chat about the Hurricanes' impressive play, why the Devils could cause problems for the Rangers, and why it’s so hard to count out the Penguins as long as Sidney Crosby is in the lineup (23:08).

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Jeff opens the show with Producer Matt talking about his time in Dallas chatting with Max Domi, Jake Oettinger and others, before looking back on Clayton Keller’s great season and Sidney Crosby’s incredible backhand. Former NHLer and current NHL analyst Brian Boyle chats about wrapping up his playing career and moving into broadcasting, as well as the Penguins’ push towards the playoffs, and his time with the Maple Leafs' young stars (34:55). Later on, Sportsnet's Ken Wiebe weighs in on the importance of international hockey for the NHL, Rick Bowness sending messages to his players down the stretch, and if this is the last hurrah for the core in Winnipeg (50:40).

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Jeff and Greg look back on Connor McDavid’s comments about the need for best-on-best international hockey, the positive spotlight an event like that would shine on the NHL, and if you can have a World Cup of Hockey without Russia. Next, they discus at the idea of only having NHLers play in the tournament and the logistics on the idea, before brainstorming a “Ryder Cup” style event or only pitting two countries against each other. To wrap, Jeff and Greg chat about the amount of elite athletes in the United States becoming hockey players.

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