About this episode

JD Bunkis discusses NHL playoff dynamics and team strategies with Shayna Goldman.

JD asks Shayna Goldman, national NHL writer at The Athletic, about which team she trusts more to complete a series comeback down 3-1, how the playoff results will affect the Pittsburgh Penguins' future, if feelings about the playoff format has shifted, and a Connor McDavid theory. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' 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

Host: JD Bunkis

Guest: Shayna Goldman

Topics covered

• NHL playoffs
• team comebacks
• Pittsburgh Penguins
• playoff format
• Connor McDavid

Keywords

• NHL
• playoff format
• Oilers
• comeback
• Pittsburgh Penguins
• Connor McDavid
• Shayna Goldman

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Athletic, Pittsburgh Penguins

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