Welcome to Short Handed – your source for hockey coverage with no filter and no fluff. In this episode, we break down the wild night of NHL playoff action:

🏒 Avalanche vs. Stars – OT thriller, missed chances, and what’s next

🔥 Can the Oilers Bounce Back? – LA Kings dominate and expose Edmonton’s flaws

🚨 Capitals vs. Canadiens – Logan Thompson’s heroics and Montreal’s missed chances

📊 Jets vs. Blues – Is St. Louis about to flip the script at home?

🥊 Maple Leafs, Panthers, Golden Knights, Senators & More – What’s real and what’s just vibes?

00:00 Postgame Intro & Playoff Energy

00:22 Avalanche vs. Stars OT Breakdown

01:21 Key Players, Missed Opportunities & Strategy

05:56 Looking Ahead: Predictions & Game 3 Outlooks

06:23 Washington vs. Montreal: Power Plays & Physicality

08:17 Jets vs. Blues & Canadiens’ Home Ice Advantage

10:45 Florida vs. Tampa: Battle of the Sunshine State

12:24 Oilers vs. Kings: McDavid’s Struggles & LA's Edge

17:46 Minnesota Stuns Vegas: What's Next?

21:14 Leafs vs. Senators & Panthers Series Updates

25:18 Knights vs. Wild & Crucial Game 3 Matchups

28:32 Final Thoughts & What to Watch This Week

If you’re a true hockey fan, the first round is where the real action starts.

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