NHL Playoff Preview: Eastern and Western Conference w/ Alec Martinez

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The episode features Alec Martinez discussing the NHL playoff matchups for the 2026 Stanley Cup Finals.

The boys are joined by Alec Martinez to break down the matchups in the 2026 Stanley Cup Finals, Dan wears a fun hat, while Chris tells us how he broke his hand in beer league. Join the Netters Stanley Cup Bracket Challenge! https://bracketchallenge.nhl.com/en/leagues/31315 PRESENTED by BetMGM. Download the BETMGM app and use code “NETTERS” and enjoy up to $1500 in bonus bets if you lose your first wager! CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro 04:39 - Bruins vs Sabres 13:44 - Canadiens vs Lightning 23:36 - Senators vs Hurricanes 35:00 - Flyers vs Penguins 47:27 - Kings vs Avalanche 56:04 - Stars vs Wild 1:02:43 - Mammoth vs Knights 1:09:19 - Ducks vs Oilers Thanks to our Sponsors! BetMGM: Use bonus code NETTERS when signing up to receive up to $1500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US) 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR) 21+ only. Please Gamble Responsibly. See BetMGM.com for Terms. First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. This…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dan, Chris

Guest: Alec Martinez

Topics covered

• NHL playoffs
• Stanley Cup Finals
• hockey matchups
• sports analysis
• beer league stories

Keywords

• NHL
• Stanley Cup
• playoffs
• hockey
• Alec Martinez
• BetMGM
• bracket challenge

Sponsors

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NHL

Places: Bruins, Sabres, Canadiens, Lightning, Senators, Hurricanes, Flyers, Penguins, Kings, Avalanche

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