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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Elliotte Friedman joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to discuss the Edmonton Oilers taking a 3-1 series lead over the Dallas Stars. They talk about Zach Hyman’s season-ending injury and how the Oilers will adjust to his absence from the lineup. They also consider whether the team can still succeed without him. Additionally, they discuss Mikko Rantanen’s hot playoff start and whether it has cooled off, as well as the Florida Panthers' chances of closing out the series in Game 5 tonight.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show with Panthers Insider George Richards (11:54) to discuss the Florida Panthers' current situation after losing Game 4 to the Carolina Hurricanes. They talk about the team's confidence heading into Game 5, potential landing spots for Sam Bennett, and which players might be contenders for the Conn Smythe Award. Next, Sportsnet’s Senior Columnist Mark Spector (37:12) joins the show to share insights on the Edmonton Oilers as they prepare for Game 4. He discusses how the team's physical style of play has evolved and how their depth scoring has supported superstars McDavid and Draisaitl. They conclude the show with their final predictions for tonight’s game.

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Elliotte Friedman joins Matt Marchese to discuss the Carolina Hurricanes' impressive shutout of the Florida Panthers, allowing them to stay alive in the Eastern Conference Finals. They analyze the Panthers' lacklustre performance in the game, address some questionable penalty calls, and explore whether there is a glimmer of hope for the Hurricanes to make a comeback and win. Next, they shift their focus to the Edmonton Oilers and the Dallas Stars as they prepare for tonight's Game 4 matchup. The discussion centers on the need for the Stars’ core players to step up and whether they can overcome their recent scoring struggles. Finally, they provide a brief preview of tonight’s Game 4 matchup.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa begin The FAN Hockey Show by recapping the Florida Panthers' impressive performance in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. They are then joined by Luke Gazdic (14:58), who discusses the Oilers’ physical play, Evan Bouchard’s standout performance in the playoffs, and whether the Dallas Stars can counter the Oilers. Next, the three analyze the Carolina Hurricanes, who are on the brink of facing another sweep in the Conference Finals, debating whether they can secure at least one win in the series and if a Stanley Cup rematch between the Oilers and Panthers is possible. They wrap up the show by previewing and predicting tonight’s Game 4 matchup (45:14).

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Elliotte Friedman joins Matt Marchese to discuss the Florida Panthers taking a 3-0 series lead over the Carolina Hurricanes. Their dominance has shown that they are the best team in recent years, and they also consider whether Sam Bennett will remain in Florida. Next, they delve into the Edmonton Oilers, who have taken a 2-1 series lead over the Dallas Stars. They discuss Stuart Skinner’s resurgence in play and whether Connor McDavid can lead Edmonton to a Stanley Cup victory.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa begin The FAN Hockey Show by recapping the Florida Panthers' impressive performance once again in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. They are then joined by Rich Peverley (28:12), who discusses the current state of the Dallas Stars as they lead their series. Peverley highlights the factors that have fueled Thomas Harley's playoff success and shares insights on Mikko Rantanen’s expectations following his trade. The conversation then shifts to the Keith Pelley press conference (55:06), where the hosts reflect on his comments. Finally, they conclude the show by sharing their predictions for tonight's game.

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Matt Marchese starts The FAN Hockey Show with Sportsnet's Anna Dua to discuss the Conference Finals Game 1s, focusing on the Dallas Stars' victory over the Edmonton Oilers. They analyze the Oilers' struggles, Mikael Granlund's impact, and the importance of depth scoring. The conversation then shifts to Brendan Shanahan’s potential talks with the New York Islanders, debating the fate of the Shanaplan and what went wrong for the Maple Leafs this playoff season, along with the futures of Mitch Marner and John Tavares. They also preview Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals and the Carolina Hurricanes' chances in Game 2. The episode concludes with the announcement of Jeff Blashill as the new head coach for the Chicago Blackhawks and predictions for Game 2 (32:37).

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Matt Marchese begins The FAN Hockey Show by discussing the Toronto Maple Leafs' locker clean-out day. He is then joined by John Bartlett (14:48) for an in-depth analysis of each Conference Final and how the Carolina Hurricanes can regroup for Game 2 on Thursday. Next, Dr. Alicia Naser (41:49), a behavioural sports psychologist, joins the show to explore the mindset of the Leafs players, the factors influencing their style of play, and whether the pressure from fans impacts their performance.

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Elliotte Friedman joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to discuss the Florida Panthers' impressive victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of the Conference Finals. They debate whether the Hurricanes' loss was impacted by their time off and discuss the Canes' chances of bouncing back in Game 2 at home. They also analyze Frederik Andersen's shaky start and Aaron Ekblad's pending free agency. Next, they examine Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, focusing on whether Dallas' star players can rise to the occasion this series, how the Oilers' depth can contribute, and Evan Bouchard's decline in performance during the playoffs compared to the regular season. Finally, they conclude with comments from yesterday's Maple Leafs locker clean-out day.

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