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Jeff and Elliotte weigh in on the goaltending matchup ahead in Game 7 between the Hurricanes and Rangers, the ability for Carolina to line match at home, the success of Filip Chytil on a line with Alexis Lafreniere and Kaapo Kakko, and the status of Frederik Andersen (00:07). The guys move on to discuss the off-season road map for the Flames, David Perron’s future in St. Louis and if Ville Husso might want to chase a number one goalie spot elsewhere (11:01). To finish, Jeff and Elliotte breakdown the matchups in the Western Conference Final, why they’re so excited for this series and how key depth is for both the Avalanche and Oilers (17:36).

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Eric Francis joins host Matt Marchese to look back on the Battle of Alberta that came to close last night. He shares a Calgary perspective on Blake Coleman's non-goal, credits Edmonton for shutting down the Flames' top scorers, and looks ahead to what the future holds for Johnny Gaudreau (00:16). Next up, ESPN's Arda Ocal chats about the unacceptable hate Nazem Kadri received following his collision with Jordan Binnington, Nathan MacKinnon's game-changing skill, the joy of seeing another round of Connor McDavid, and the NHL's need to better market their stars (18:29). Finally, Avalanche radio play-by-play voice Conor McGahey checks in ahead of Game 6 in St. Louis and discusses if MacKinnon can top his incredible Game 5 performance, Mikko Rantanen's impact beyond the score sheet, and Cale Makar's perfect compliment in Devon Toews (47:07).

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Matt Marchese fills in for Jeff Marek alongside Elliotte Friedman to share their reaction to Blake Coleman's non-goal that could have extended the series for the Flames and look back on the moments that swung the series in Edmonton's favour (00:26). Later on, they shift their attention to Carolina as the hometown 'Canes continued the series trend of only home teams winning, discuss the impact of rookie Seth Jarvis and look back on the trade that sent Mika Zibanejad to New York (10:46). To wrap up, the fellas look ahead to Game 6 between Colorado and St. Louis and what to expect from Nathan MacKinnon (18:48).

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Jeff chats with Sara Civian, writer for The Athletic and co-host of the "Too Many Men" podcast, about the Jekyll and Hyde nature of the Hurricanes, Max Domi’s fit in Carolina and if we can accurately assess Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s tenure with the club (00:24). Later on, Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli discusses the difference between the crowds in Edmonton and Calgary, what’s going on with Jacob Markström and how Connor McDavid has taken his game to another level (18:05). Andy Strickland, Blues rinkside reporter and co-host of the "Cam and Strick" podcast, checks in to look at the vibe in St. Louis falling their Game 5 victory, Tyler Bozak’s previous off-season and Justin Faulk’s heroics late in the game (35:02). Finally, Lightning Head Coach Jon Cooper talks about having an extended layoff after a sweep, what made them so successful against the Panthers and how the team has adjusted with bringing in new players (46:59).

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Jeff and Elliotte start things off remarking over the fact that Jon Cooper hasn’t won a Jack Adams Trophy, what it must be like to coach the Lightning and how the team got to this point (00:54). Next, the guys talk about the Blues’ comebacks against the Avalanche, Barry Trotz’s future in the NHL and Tom Wilson’s ACL injury (09:29). To finish, Jeff and Elliotte look ahead to Game 5 of the Battle of Alberta, what Calgary can do to slow down Connor McDavid and the need for much-improved play from Jacob Markstrom (17:47).

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Jeff is joined by former Oiler and current analyst Luke Gazdic to discuss Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ tenure in Edmonton, if Evander Kane has been the best mid-season acquisition across the league and the subtleties of Connor McDavid’s game (00:20). To wrap up today, Producer Matt weighs in with his takeaways from Game 4 of the Battle of Alberta (16:47)!

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Jeff and Greg take a closer look at why the Conn Smythe Trophy needs to be awarded to someone playing in the final, before considering if that and the Hart Trophy could use a definition change (01:21). Next, the guys discuss Nathan MacKinnon and the importance of winning when stacked up against the all-time greats, and ask if the 2021/22 Rangers are ahead of schedule (11:35). Further along in the conversation, Jeff and Greg look at the future of Joe Thornton, if Claude Giroux is a luxury or necessity in Florida, what the missing ingredient might be for the Panthers and if Andrew Brunette will remain as Head Coach (28:25).

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Jeff and Elliotte kick off the segment looking back at the Rangers' Game 4 victory, why the Hurricanes aren’t adjusting well to the speed of the series and the impact of New York’s trade deadline acquisitions (00:30). Next, the guys look back on a great night from Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and reflect on the myriad of different coaches he's played for (08:34). Finally, Jeff and Elliotte share their thoughts on Ville Husso’s play against the Avalanche and their expectations for Game 5 (16:31).

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Jeff chats with The Athletic's Joe Smith about Andrei Vasilievskiy’s ranking among the modern goaltending greats, what the biggest surprise was in the series with the Panthers and when Brayden Point could be back in the lineup (02:18). Later on, NHL Network analyst Mike Rupp discusses what impact Chris Tanev would have on the Battle of Alberta, Connor McDavid’s ability to be “sudden” and how Tampa dismantled the Panthers in round two (17:34). Finally, Kelly Hrudey weighs in on Vasilevskiy’s performance against Florida, the level that McDavid is playing on right now and what Nazem Kadri has had to endure over the last few days (46:42).

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Jeff and Elliotte look back on the Lightning’s series win over the Panthers, where Andrei Vasilevskiy ranks among greatest goaltenders of recent memory, and what the future holds for Claude Giroux (00:13). Next, the guys discuss Nazem Kadri’s incredible performance in Game 4 and some of the Blues players' interest in revenge rather than winning (14:56). To finish, Jeff and Elliotte chat about the Battle of Alberta and how some believe the Flames can slow down Connor McDavid (23:05).

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.