Ryan Lambert joins the show to help kick off our playoff previews by deep diving the round one matchups in the East and Central divisions. The topics include:
Carolina's nearly flawless statistical resume
What the Predators need to do to make a series of it
The Hurricanes forecheck vs. Predators skilled defensemen
The impact of seeing fans at the rink for a playoff game again
Why Lightning vs. Panthers is the most exciting round 1 matchup
What to expect from Kucherov, Stamkos, and TB's returning players
Concerns about Victor Hedman since his injury
How the Panthers use defensemen to dominate in transition
What Florida will do in net with their goalie options
What to make of Boston's numbers considering the teams they've played
Taylor Hall's impact on the Bruins 2nd line and 5-on-5 play
The Capitals power play vs. the Bruins penalty kill
Why the Capitals are more dangerous than shot rates suggest
How much to buy into the Islanders limping into the playoffs
Barry Trotz's ability to plan for an opponent in a series setting
Adam Pelech and Ryan Pulock vs. Crosby's line
Pittsburgh's secondary scoring and manufacturing offense
What the Penguins need to do to avoid a repeat of 2019
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