This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens:

- Five NHL clubs decided it was time for a new coach or GM. Ryan and Mike discuss the 'Black Friday' and weekend of changes after the regular season and why the Pittsburgh Penguins, Calgary Flames, Washington Capitals, Columbus Blue Jackets and Anaheim Ducks decided to take a new path.

- It's NHL playoff preview time! The action began on Monday, but another set of first-round series start on Tuesday. Find each series at the following timestamps:

- Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders (26:35)

- Boston Bruins vs. Florida Panthers (30:22)

- Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild (34:35)

- Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings (37:26)

- New Jersey Devils vs. New York Rangers (42:42)

- Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (46:46)

- Vegas Golden Knights vs. Winnipeg Jets (51:35)

- Colorado Avalanche vs. Seattle Kraken (53:42)

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