The Stanley Cup Playoffs continue to deliver chaos, storylines and plenty of pressure across the league. On this episode with Brenden Escott and David Pagnotta, we break down the state of the Western Conference as the Vegas Golden Knights push the Colorado Avalanche to the brink and discuss whether Vegas is simply executing at an elite level — or if Colorado is falling short in the biggest moments. We also dive into Mitch Marner’s Conn Smythe-worthy postseason and the impact he’s having on Vegas’ run.

We also discuss John Tortorella’s future behind the bench and whether his team’s performance down the stretch has strengthened his case to remain as head coach moving forward.

Out East, the Montreal Canadiens are searching for answers against a relentless Carolina Hurricanes forecheck that has completely dictated the pace of the series. Is there still a path back for the Habs, or are we seeing the gap in experience and execution become too much to overcome?

Plus, Evgeni Malkin returns to Pittsburgh on a bonus-heavy extension, the Edmonton Oilers continue their coaching search as speculation builds around the type of candidate they’re targeting and we look at the latest developments surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs’ search for their next head coach.

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