Collin and Merrick break down the highs and lows of Games 3 and 4 in Florida.
Game 3 was a disaster for the Oilers—a blowout loss fueled by costly mistakes and mental lapses. The frustration boiled over late, with tempers flaring, multiple ejections, and some questionable decisions on both sides.
Collin didn’t hold back, calling the Oilers' performance embarrassing. Merrick, on the other hand, saw a silver lining in the chaos—appreciating the team's fiery (if messy) pushback.

If you thought the Oilers’ late-game fire in Game 3 would carry into Game 4 — think again.
Instead, more bad penalties and sloppy play landed them in a 3-0 hole, with Skinner getting the hook early. But everything changed at intermission. Collin and Merrick break down what may have sparked the second-period comeback — was it a Corey Perry speech? A gut-check moment? Whatever it was, the Oilers roared back, capped by Draisaitl’s record-breaking fourth OT winner of the postseason.

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Collin and Merrick crunch the numbers (so you don’t have to) after the Panthers claw their way to a Game 2 win. Did the Oilers deserve better, or did they just forget to show up? The guys ask if age is just a number—or if the old vets are secretly time travelers. Plus, who needs to wake up for Edmonton, and what twists could still flip this series on its head.

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Well opening night of the much anticipated rematch of last years stanley cup final has come and gone and both teams picked up where the left of last season. As expected not more than a couple inches between these two powerhouse teams, as they showed why they both belong in the final quest for the holy grail, Lord Stanleys Cup. The Guys breakdown the game and give their views on how the rest of this battle will progress through the series.

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Merrick and Collin lace up (metaphorically) for a no-punches-pulled preview of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final: Florida vs. Edmonton – the sequel nobody expected this soon, but here we are.

They tackle the big questions:

• Do the Oilers actually have better forwards? (Spoiler: yes.)
• Can Florida’s defense do more than just look intimidating?
• Which goalie will become a hero—and which one will become a meme?
• Will special teams decide the series, or just cause special levels of stress for fans?

And most importantly: what’s actually different this time around—and is it enough to change the ending, or are we all just watching a highly dramatic hockey rerun?

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Collin and Merrick unpack how the Oilers sent the Stars packing — and maybe even wondering where were the Dallas stars (yes, pun intended). Were the Stars a little too overhyped? Collin thinks they did themselves no favors, while Merrick tips his cap to the Oilers for playing lights-out and shutting things down at every turn. Game 5 started hot for Edmonton and ended with Dallas booking tee times. Now the Oilers are off to their first back-to-back Stanley Cup Final since 1988 — and they’re looking like they mean business.

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The Oilers snag another big win, with the power play firing on all cylinders and hockey vampire Corey Perry sinking yet another game-winner. (Seriously, does this guy age?)

But it wasn’t all good news — Zach Hyman is out for the playoffs, and that’s a brutal blow. Cue the concern and cursing in Edmonton.

Meanwhile, Collin’s had it with teams just flipping the puck to center like it’s a hot potato. What happened to breakout passes? Structure? Dignity?

Also on the agenda: pick plays — they were everywhere this game. Some got called, most didn’t, and Collin and Merrick are here to vent about this rarely enforced, always annoying part of playoff hockey.

Collin and Merrick break down how the Panthers closed the book on the Hurricanes — who finally showed some fight… just as the credits rolled. Was Carolina’s late push admirable or just cosmetic? And with another Conference final or earlier exit, the big question looms: Does Rod Brind’Amour keep his job? The guys weigh in on the series, the fallout, and where the Canes go from here.

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Collin and Merrick dive into the emotional chaos that is the Oilers–Stars series. Game 1 looked like smooth sailing for Edmonton… until five (yes, five) third-period goals — including a trio of power-play punches — left the Oilers sinking faster than a Zamboni in quicksand.

Game 2 brought redemption, redemption brought defense, and defense brought another Skinner shutout — all witnessed live by Merrick, who swears he’s now the team’s good luck charm.

Game 3? Well, that's where things get spicy. Merrick saw solid Oilers hockey. Collin saw the Stars playing chess while the Oilers played street hockey. The analytics back Collin. The scoreboard backs Merrick. The truth? Probably somewhere in between — but it makes for a fun argument.

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Collin and Merrick return to break down the NHL Playoff Round 3 — and no Canadian tears are spared. From the Jets’ heartbreak, to the Leafs writing yet another chapter in their tragic playoff novel, to one host definitely not gloating about the Caps falling short of being real Cup contenders, it’s all on the table.

Then it's time to preview the chaos ahead: Can the Panthers out-snarl the Hurricanes with grit, experience, and just enough uncalled penalties? Then it’s Stars vs. Oilers, a series stacked with speed, skill, and stars (pun fully intended). Expect highlight-reel goals, elite goaltending (Maybe)... and maybe a few too many crosschecks.

Grab a cold one and get ready — Round 3 is serving up some serious hockey.

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Merrick and Colin relive the Oilers' second-round smackdown of Vegas—wrapped up in just five games! Was it skill, luck, or did Vegas just forget to show up? The guys also wonder if Winnipeg can pull off a miracle comeback against Dallas (spoiler: probably not), and they check in on the Leafs, who are currently spiraling and down 3-2 to the Panthers—cue dramatic music. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes are one win away from sending the Capitals packing. All that and more, with just the right amount of sarcasm.

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Edmonton rallies—again—but falls 0.4 seconds short. Is goaltending the problem? Can Perry stay hot? Will the Leafs take control in Florida? And can Winnipeg ride the momentum on the road? The guys break it all down.

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