Breaking Down A Thrilling Start To The NHL Playoffs

About this episode

The episode discusses the early stages of the NHL playoffs, focusing on team performances, goaltending issues, and key player matchups.

Here's what former NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 0:39: Dallas Stars coach Glen Gulutzan said, "Nothing for me was on our goaltending." What was to blame for the Stars' loss? 2:25: Can a goaltender at this level be figured out this early on in a series? 4:39: Will Dallas go to Casey DeSmith early in this series? 6:03: How does the series change between the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning if they tighten up on the penalties? 10:35: Why were the Buffalo Sabres able to come back against the Boston Bruins in the third period? 14:43: Will the Philadelphia Flyers be able to hold off Sidney Crosby? 16:28: What is it about Dan Vladar that has made him so successful for the Flyers this year? 18:16: Are you confident in Carter Hart being able to lead the Vegas Golden Knights in a long playoff run? 21:00: Devan Dubnyk shares how important it is for a goalie to have familiarity and trust with their head coach. 22:22: Was coach John Tortorella the right answer for the Golden Knights? 25:05: What do the Ottawa Senators have to do to avoid going down 2-0 against the Carolina Hurricanes? 26:48: Do you think there is anything about Carolina's play…

People in this episode

Guests: Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos

Topics covered

• NHL Playoffs
• goaltending
• team strategies
• player performance
• coaching decisions
• game analysis

Keywords

• NHL
• playoffs
• goaltending
• coaching
• team strategies
• player impact
• game analysis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dallas Stars, Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning, Buffalo Sabres, Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers, Vegas Golden Knights, Ottawa Senators, Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings

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