Puck Soup

Greg and Dave discuss the Vegas Golden Knights' sweep of the LA Kings, and why they can win the Stanley Cup; the rest of the playoffs' underwhelming first round; the wacky awards voting and why Dave hates the Selke; coaches that look like coaches, and the vacancies they might fill; the few actors to never appear in superhero films; and play along with the Taco Bell Discontinued Menu Item quiz! Sponsored by Seat Geek!

Greg and Dave break down all the Stanley Cup Playoff first-round series and pick their winners, as well as reveal their picks for the Stanley Cup Final and the eventual champ. That plus T.J. Miller calls in a bomb threat, NBC puts playoff hockey on The Golf Channel, commentary on the breakdown days for the Islanders and Canadiens and Sabres and Hurricanes, your playoff predictions and a tribute to those affected by the tragedy involving the Humboldt Broncos junior team. Sponsored by Seat Geek and eHarmony!

Greg and Dave welcome hockey legend "The Maven" Stan Fischler to discuss the end of his incredible career, era vs. era in the NHL, the demise of hockey fighting, Gary Bettman and some of his greatest hockey memories. Plus, the boys give a tribute to the Sedin twins, talk goalie interference controversies, take another run through the NHL Award, play the Channing Tatum game, talk playoffs, discuss "Dilly Dilly" vs. the PGA, rank their top five Steven Spielberg movies and discuss the changes Puck Soup fans would make in the Stanley Cup postseason. Presented by Seat Geek and Just For Men!

Greg and Dave break down the final stages of the Stanley Cup Playoff race, from matchups we want to the fate of the Golden Knights. Plus, Connor McDavid for Hart, Taylor Hall is libeled, Lozo has an issue with the NHL's social impact, which characters on FRIENDS likely voted for Trump, coaches that might be fired, Mike And The Mad Dog reunite, the Franchise Movie bracket and confessions from listeners about their hockey sins, from lying about games to never watching the Western Conference. Brought to you by Health IQ, Seat Geek and Blue Apron!

Greg and Dave welcome Pete Blackburn from CBS Sports and the Brunch podcast to talk about the Boston Bruins and Boston sports media. Then they Rank the Chrises (Evans, Hemsworth, Pine, Pratt). Plus, the boys discuss the ESPN top 20 athletes of the last 20 years, the demise of the Blackhawks, whether or not the "popcorn trick" is real, "Black Panther," goalie interference and a challenging question of the week about being a billionaire. Brought to you by Just For Men, Health IQ and Seat Geek!

Greg and Dave welcome Corey Masisak of The Athletic New York to discuss his new gig, the joys of paywalls and hockey life. Then, they all debate Lozo's insane new playoff format for the NHL in which all 32 teams (hi, Seattle) make the cut. Plus, NBCSN adds celebrities to Pierre McGuire's box, Alex Ovechkin vs. Wayne Gretzky, tanking for the top draft pick, how the boys fill out their March Madness brackets, "Ready Player One" and your answers for the best college name plus team name combinations. Brought to you by SquareSpace, HealthIQ and Seat Geek!

Greg and Dave talk about the sorta firing of Hurricanes GM Ron Francis, the utter nonsense of Mike Milbury and Pierre McGuire, the Stanley Cup Playoff races, the "Star Wars" series that Jon Favreau might create, Vladimir Putin controls the KHL playoffs, a special March Madness quiz for Lozo and an International Women's Day question of the week. Sponsored by Health IQ, Seat Geek and Just For Men!

Greg and Dave tie a bow around the NHL trade deadline; examine the media war between Vancouver and Elliotte Friedman; explain why some Hart Trophy opinions are trash, and match Oscar Best Picture nominees to MVP candidates; give your best and worst of NHL owners; praise Seattle's ticket sales; talk about biometrics and millennials; and make their full Oscar picks and sing some nominated songs. Presented by Health IQ, Seat Geek and Blue Apron.

Greg and Dave chat with "Kickboxer: Retaliation" star Alain Moussi about the Ottawa Senators, his life as a stunt man, Hugh Jackman's body, acting with Mike Tyson and ranking Jean-Claude Van Damme movies. Plus, Team USA men flop at the Olympics, the NHL trade deadline, Chicago Blackhawks fans get banned for racism, Greg takes the The Brent Seabrook Contract Quiz, Erik Karlsson trades and reader mail! Brought to you by Health IQ, Casper and Seat Geek!

Greg and Dave sit down with New Jersey Devils legend Patrik Elias to discuss his number retirement, the joys and frustrations of playing the trap, and learning English by watching Rikki Lake. Plus, the boys debate the Winter Olympics, a Hockey News columnist's NHL boycott, the NY Islanders fans' anti-Garth Snow billboard, why hockey players lose lockouts, the TV doctors show scale, the Phaneuf trade and a review of Taco Bell's new Nacho Fries. Sponsored by SquareSpace and Seat Geek!