Dan and Shawn are joined by Sportsnet reporter Gene Principe, who has the pulse of the Edmonton Oilers, to discuss the adjustments needed for Game 4, the status of Stuart Skinner and potential lineup changes that Kris Knoblauch may be considering. He also talks about Zach Hyman's absence and why the loss of Hyman shouldn't be overlooked during this series against the Florida Panthers. The guys open the episode looking ahead to Game 4 and wondering how the Oilers can get back to their game. Is Sam Bennett the Conn Smythe favorite right now? They answer that question and look at the impact that Jonah Gadjovich in Game 3. They wrap the episode talking about the maturity of Gus Forsling, the Chris Kreider trade rumors and TJ Oshie's retirement. 

Dan and Shawn are in Florida and sat down with Florida Panthers forward Jonah Gadjovich (17:00) to talk about the difference between last year, when he was a black ace, to now playing in the series. He discusses the challenge of slowing down Edmonton's top players, how the Panthers are staying loose as a group and why his playoff beard has posed some personal problems during this playoff run. The guys open up the episode talking about all the Cup Final storylines after the first two games and they wrap up the episode chatting about the Stars coaching change, the Penguins hiring Dan Muse and the return of David Quinn to the NY Rangers as an assistant coach. 

Dan and Shawn, recording the episode on site at Rogers Place, dive into the details of rematch that we have in store for us in the Stanley Cup Final. They talk about the Oilers and their chase for the Cup after coming so close last year, losing in Game 7 by one goal to the Panthers. They discuss the Panthers and if winning the Cup again this season will make them a modern-day NHL dynasty. McDavid and what winning the Stanley Cup means for his legacy is a big part of the show, especially when Rosen and Roarke bring in NHL.com's Edmonton-based staff writer Derek Van Diest to go into all the details of what has led the Oilers back to the Stanley Cup Final. Van Diest, with an assist from Edmonton coach Kris Knoblauch, talks about the differences in the Oilers from last year to this year and why it can be series-changing for them. Van Diest also talks about what Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner went through after losing Game 7 to Florida last season and his process for overcoming that loss. Later in the episode, NHL.com's Washington-based senior writer Tom Gulitti joins Rosen and Roarke to go into Panthers talk, specifically about the impact Marchand has made since getting traded to Florida, Aleksander Barkov's role in keeping the Panthers on an even keel, the three players that play the villain role and why it all makes the team, according to Roarke, seem like a biker gang. They close the show by giving their predictions for the series and why they're leaning the way they are with Rosen saying their will be a new Stanley Cup champion and Roarke disagreeing.

Rosen and Roarke dig into the Conference Finals. They highlight Edmonton’s defensive growth, Stuart Skinner’s bounce-back performances, and how the Stars are feeling the pressure.

The duo also break down what’s holding the Hurricanes back and why it has nothing to do with Rod Brind’Amour. They explore Carolina’s style of play and what key piece might still be missing. To wrap up, they discuss Jeff Blashill’s hiring in Chicago and whether patience is truly the best path for a second time NHL head coach.

 Dan and Shawn react to Game 1 of both the Western and Eastern Conference Final. They discuss the the Hurricanes struggles to score, the antics that took place between Gostisbehere and Marchand and some of the inexperienced defensive play that is plaguing the Canes. What happened to the Oilers in the 3rd period? The guys look at the Stars comeback and dissect Stuart Skinner, Evan Bouchard, Miro Heiskanen and Jake Oettinger. They also talk about some of the off-the-ice news around the League, including the Bruins giving general manager Don Sweeney an extension and the expected fallout from the Toronto Maple Leafs losing to the Panthers the way they did. Listen to hear their opinions on the futures of Brendan Shanahan, Mitch Marner and John Tavares. 

Mike Zeisberger, NHL.com's Toronto-based staff writer, joins co-hosts Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke to break down the Eastern Conference Second Round, starting with Auston Matthews and the Leafs-Panthers series. The crew debates whether Matthew's scoring drought is concerning or if his impact in face-offs and other areas suggests he's still playing a key role. They also look at Matthew Tkachuk’s influence on the series. 

The conversation shifts to the Hurricanes-Capitals series, where all three defend Carolina’s disciplined style, with Shawn calling it “beautiful” and undeniably effective.

Before the interview, Dan and Shawn dig into the Golden Knights-Oilers matchup, praising Edmonton’s bounce-back Game 4 shutout after a defensive lapse in Game 3. They also touch on Miro Heiskanen’s return, Mikko Rantanen’s performance, and coaching changes around the league.  

Former NHL coach Bruce Boudreau (12:25), who works as a studio analyst for NHL Network, joined Dan and Shawn to dive into the playoffs and touch on all four second-round matchups and provides opinions on the Capitals poor first game, the defensive strategy against Oilers and Stolarz/Bennett incident.  The guys go deeper into the Maple Leafs and Panthers second-round series and what they're seeing from the Oilers so far during the playoffs. They also discuss the New York Islanders winning the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery and what changes the Los Angeles Kings need to make as they begin a search for a new general manager to replace Rob Blake.

NHL.com senior writer Amalie Benjamin joins Dan and Shawn from Florida to discuss the Panthers-Lightning series, Nikita Kucherov’s struggles, and the Lightning's offensive woes. She also weighs in on the Bruins season and whether Mike Sullivan could be a fit in Boston after parting ways with the Penguins.

Before the interview, Dan and Shawn break down the Western Conference playoffs, including Kirill Kaprizov's impact, Jack Eichel’s struggles, and the wild Oilers-Kings series. After chatting with Benjamin, they discuss potential landing spots for Sullivan, Connor Hellebuyck’s struggles with the Jets, and Gabriel Landeskog’s return for the Avalanche.

Mike Rupp joins Dan & Shawn to recap the opening weekend of the 2025 NHL Playoffs. He dives into the Kings/Oilers series, what the Senators need to do down 0-2 against the Leafs, why he gives the edge to Colorado over Dallas, and shares his take on the Battle of Florida.

Before Rupp jumps on, the hosts react to early playoff highlights. From Ovechkin’s OT winner to the chaos of Game 1 in LA and Matthew Tkachuk’s return.

They close out the episode with a look at Lou Lamoriello’s future and a debate over which NHL coaching vacancy is the most promising. 

Eddie Olczyk joins Dan and Shawn to dive into the biggest matchups and storylines heading into the Stanley Cup Playoffs. He kicks things off with the Toronto Maple Leafs, explaining why they’re a different team under Craig Berube, and also highlights Claude Giroux’s influence on the Ottawa Senators this season. He then shifts focus to the Western Conference, discussing the challenge the Los Angeles Kings present and how the Central Division might shake out.

Before the interview, Dan and Shawn break down the frantic finish in the Eastern Conference, focusing on the race for the second wild card between the Montreal Canadiens and Columbus Blue Jackets. They agree that whichever team clinches the spot could give the Washington Capitals trouble in the first round.

After the interview, Dan and Shawn talk Carolina Hurricanes and New Jersey Devils series and wrap things up with their predictions for the Stanley Cup Final.