Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show alongside Rob Brown by discussing Zach Hyman’s season-ending injury, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ impressive performance in the playoffs, and how Darnell Nurse has effectively simplified his game during the postseason. Next, Blake Wheeler (18:52) joins the conversation to share insights on how players prepare for playoff games, his experiences playing alongside Dustin Byfuglien, and his time in Winnipeg. They also delve into the Conference Finals and highlight what has caught Wheeler's attention about each competing team. The show concludes with discussions on potential replacements for Zach Hyman and a preview of tonight’s Game 5 matchup between the Panthers and Hurricanes (52:02).

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