Conference Finals' First Impressions with Doug MacLean

About this episode

The episode discusses the Montreal Canadiens' Game 1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes and features insights from Doug MacLean on various NHL topics.

Nick Kypreos, Gord Stellick and Sam McKee look back on the Montreal Canadiens' statement Game 1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. Doug MacLean joins the guys (10:18) for Off-the-Rails Friday! Mac discusses the Hurricanes' rust in Game 1, if there's any concern around Frederik Andersen, the Habs' roster construction, how Cale Makar's injury changes the Western Conference Final, why he sees Bruce Cassidy landing with the Kings, and Lindy Ruff's extension with the Sabres. Later, Nick, Gord, and Sam tee up Game 2 between the Avalanche and Golden Knights before answering your questions on the text line! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

People in this episode

Hosts: Nick Kypreos, Gord Stellick, Sam McKee

Guest: Doug MacLean

Topics covered

• NHL playoffs
• Montreal Canadiens
• Carolina Hurricanes
• Cale Makar injury
• Bruce Cassidy
• Lindy Ruff
• Game analysis

Keywords

• NHL
• playoffs
• Montreal Canadiens
• Carolina Hurricanes
• Cale Makar
• Bruce Cassidy
• Lindy Ruff
• Frederik Andersen
• Game 2
• Avalanche

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Montreal Canadiens, Carolina Hurricanes, Bruce Cassidy, Kings, Sabres, Rogers Sports & Media

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