Battle of Florida IGNITES Stanley Cup Playoffs | Who can pull off an upset and who's going far

Can the Edmonton Oilers overcome their playoff challenges, or will the Los Angeles Kings' defense prove too formidable? As the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs approach, hosts Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies dissect the first-round matchups, spotlighting key players like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. They explore the "Battle of Florida" between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning, and the high-stakes clash of the Colorado Avalanche against the Dallas Stars. With insights into the Toronto Maple Leafs' depth issues and the Vegas Golden Knights' potential dominance, this episode is packed with expert analysis.

0:00 Intro: Stanley Cup playoffs preview

5:41 Colorado vs Dallas: Injuries and matchups

11:10 Toronto vs Ottawa: Battle of Ontario

15:41 Edmonton vs Los Angeles: Oilers' hypothetical lineup

20:36 Winnipeg vs St. Louis: Jets' playoff struggles

24:38 Washington vs Montreal: Capitals' last Cup chance?

28:08 New Jersey vs Carolina: Devils without Jack Hughes

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