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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Merrick and Collin dive into the Oilers’ thrilling overtime victory in Game 2, where Edmonton blew a third-period lead but still pulled off their sixth straight comeback win after giving up the first goal. They debate whether penalties — or missed calls — in OT influenced the outcome.

With a 2-0 series lead of their own, can the Leafs keep the pressure on last year’s Cup champs?

Plus, Winnipeg drops a tight 3–2 series opener — but the big question remains: When will Vezina winner Connor Hellebuyck show up?

The Caps and Canes are locked at 1–1, but with three Canadian teams making noise in Round 2, it’s hard to stay dialed into this matchup.

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Collin and Merrick break down the early action from the second round of the playoffs. They dive into the Oilers’ dominant Game 1 performance, Toronto’s bittersweet win that came at the cost of their starting goalie, and Carolina’s hard-fought overtime victory on the road against the Capitals.

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Collin and Merrick are back to preview Round 2, where the drama is high and the Zambonis never rest:

Can the Oilers keep sizzling, or will the Golden Knights hit them with a reality check (and probably a few elbows)? Will the Jets shake off their first-round turbulence and actually outshine the Stars? Can the Leafs finally exorcise their playoff demons—or are the Panthers ready to rent space in Toronto’s head again? And is Washington actually good now, or are the Canes about to remind Ovechkin that time waits for no man (except maybe Jagr)?

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