NHL Playoffs Begin! Curses, Divine Intervention, Ducks vs Oilers Predictions

About this episode

Claire and Paulina discuss the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including the President's Trophy curse and predictions for the Oilers vs Ducks series.

Join Claire and Paulina as the kick-off the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Bits discuss the President's Trophy curse, including a couple theories as to where it originated. A look back at some iconic playoff fans for the Oilers, including Pastor Knoblauch (we have some thoughts for him btw). Plus, Oilers take on the Ducks in round 1 — unpacking past trauma with series predictions.

People in this episode

Hosts: Claire Devaney, Paulina Denholm

Topics covered

• NHL Playoffs
• President's Trophy curse
• Oilers vs Ducks
• playoff predictions
• iconic playoff fans

Keywords

• NHL
• Stanley Cup
• Oilers
• Ducks
• playoff predictions
• President's Trophy
• hockey

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Organizations: Oilers, Ducks

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