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The episode discusses the Bruins' advantages over Buffalo in their playoff matchup, analyzing team strengths and weaknesses while making predictions.

We look at the key factors in the Bruins' Round 1 matchup against Buffalo, each team's strengths and weaknesses and give our predictions for the series. Plus, could the New Kids line be an x-factor? And, how much will the Bruins' previous playoff experience factor in? Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @bridgetteproulx | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | Email us at skatepod@weei.com  

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Hosts: Bridgette Proulx, Scott McLaughlin, Brian DeFelice

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Organizations: Bruins, Buffalo

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