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Four divisions, four Summer Coolers to recap the off-season and set the stage for October.
Listen to all four now! ⤵️
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With the NHL season on hold and baseball in full swing, no better place to premiere the Celebrity Series than with an MLB icon @BobbyValentine, who has made a significant impact abroad as well.
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The offseason is in full swing—and there’s no better time to dive into free agency, major league moves, and more with @FriedgeHNIC.
Check out episode 67 of NHL Wraparound ⤵️
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#NHLFreeAgency
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Ken Holland helped build the #LetsGoOilers into a Stanley Cup Finalist. Now he's tasked with leading the L.A. Kings quest in trying to figure out how to take them down next season. The new #GoKingsGo VP/GM joins Neil and Vic to discuss that, plus the conference finals.
Listen to Ep. 62 of NHL Wraparound on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts! ⤵️
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There's never a shortage of close calls, controversy and players skating the line - occasionally going over it - in the chase for the Stanley Cup.
Hear from ESPN Rules Analyst @ESPNRefNHL on Episode 60 of NHL Wraparound using the link below, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts! ⤵️
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#StanleyCupPlayoffs
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#GoJetsGo and #TexasHockey kick off their heavyweight battle tonight... which team advances to the Western Conference Finals?
@CraigJButton gives us his bold prediction.
#StanleyCupPlayoffs
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#TimeToHunt Defenseman Aaron Ekblad had a phone hearing Tuesday for this hit on #GoBolts Forward Brandon Hagel, who will miss at least the next game.
Even though referee Jon McIssac turns in the direction of Ekblad and Hagel, Marchand and Glendening pass right in front of McIssac for the entire sequence and would explain why it could be missed. Chris Rooney, the back official, may not have had as good a look from distance.
#StanleyCupPlayoffs
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Not the best of nights for two teams looking to feed off the momentum of their previous games. The big guns for #TexasHockey play a major role in giving the Stars a 3-2 series lead while the #GoBolts are stunned late and also lose a player to a high hit just after returning from a one-game suspension.
Hear the full breakdown of last night’s action on Stanley Cupdate, 4/29 out now wherever you find your favorite podcasts!
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From #CBJ's late-season playoff push to the #STLBlues' unexpected run, and rejoining Sam Rosen in the booth for one final game... Episode 58 of NHL Wraparound with Columbus Blue Jackets Senior Advisor John Davidson has it all.
Out later today, we also talk last night's games and an outlook on Monday's slate of #StanleyCupPlayoffs games.
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Any of the four Saturday games would have been headline worthy on their own merit. However, when a player returns to the lineup after 34 months and gets on the scoresheet, it's worthy of top billing.
Recap all of last night's #StanleyCupPlayoffs action with Stanley Cupdate. Sunday's episode is out now, available wherever you find your favorite podcasts!⤵️
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As if there was any doubt before, the Presidents Trophy winning #GoJetsGo and Pacific-leading #VegasBorn had it confirmed they have their hands full with the #STLBlues and #MNWild, respectively.
Meanwhile, consecutive overtime wins have the #LeafsForever on the verge of being the first team to advance and it's good news and potential bad new for the defending champs. The #TimeToHunt head home having won both games in Tampa but may have injury concerns with their captain.
The latest episode of Stanley Cupdate for Friday, April 25th is out now! Recap last night's action using the link below, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts! ⤵️
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Is #LeafsForever finally turning over a new leaf? Max Domi's OT winner gave the buds a 2-0 series lead over #GoSensGo as the series shifts to Ottawa for the next two games.
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Vic and Neil recap all four games from Tuesday, look ahead to the three on Wednesday as well as discuss one team President on the way out and another who may be in some hot water.
Catch the newest episode of Stanley Cupdate, out now! Listen using the link below, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts! ⤵️
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#RaiseUp | #GoLeafsGo | #TimeToHunt | #MNWild
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Monday night was the absolute essence of what Stanley Cup hockey is about.
Four one-goal games, including two overtime winners, one from a legend and one from a journeyman. Add to that history almost re-writing itself with only a last-minute goal saving the #GoKingsGo from the headline:
“From Miracle on Manchester to Crap Out at Crypto.”
Here's an update on where all series stand, along with @NYCNeil, Vic, and @CraigJButton's picks.
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"It's an easy transition for him, and a natural transition for fans..."
Sam Rosen talks his successor, @KennyAlbert as the next play-by-play voice of #NYR
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Sam Rosen reflects on his legendary career with words of advice for the next generation of sports commentators.
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#NYR | #NHL
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How does Ovechkin's goal record stack up against other all-timers like LeBron, Bonds, and Smith? @Laughlin18 says there's NO WAY there will be another goal king.
#ALLCAPS
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Wednesday Morning, Short Shifts Later Today!
Eastern Wild Card Chase: Nearing the Finish:
#CBJ 5, #GoSensGo 2
-Danforth/Olivier (18th) 1-1-2 each, Fantilli 25th.
-Merzlikins 33 saves.
-OTT clinches first playoff berth since 2017 (Tkachuk missed 5th straight).
#GoHabsGo 4, #LGRW 1
-6th straight win for the Habs (18-6 vs ATL).
-Montembeault 35 saves, 30th W.
-Caufield tied it (37th), Anderson GW. MTL started 4-9-2.
-Magic Number drops to 5.
#Smashville 7, #Isles 6 (OT)
-Tied 5x. Palmieri/Mayfield gave NYI 6-4 lead late, but Stamkos (2-2-4)/Bunting tied it w/:40 left.
-Svechkov OTW. Sorokin pulled after 2 (UBI).
-Isles blow another late lead. Holmstrom 2-2-4. Sorokin injury looms.
Metro Movement:
#SabreHood 3, #RaiseUp 0
-Reimer 33-save SO (31st career). Thompson, Tuch, Peterka score.
-Caps clinch Metro with CAR loss. BUF under .500 but eliminated.
#NHLBruins 7, #NJDevils 2
-Pastrnak hits 100 pts again (41G, 2A). 13 Bruins record points.
-Devils fail 5th straight attempt to clinch. Still chasing.
Atlantic Shuffle:
#TimeToHunt 3, #LeafsForever 1
-Luostarinen/Verhaeghe seal it in 3rd. Barkov, Reinhart, Forsling return.
-Marner breaks up ENG. Woll solid (34 saves).
-Panthers back in win column.
#GoBolts 5, #NYR 1
-Kucherov: Goal + 80th, 81st A. Joins Gretzky, Orr, Coffey with 3 straight 80-assist seasons.
-Point 2G (35). Vasilevskiy 39 saves, 3 PPG.
West Wild Card: Calgary, Vancouver Keep Hope Alive
#Flames 3, #TheFutureIsTeal 2
-Klapka, Huberdeau, Coronato all score in 3rd. Wolf 29 saves.
-Will Smith scores 2 for SJ. Flames still alive.
#Canucls 6, #TexasHockey 5 (OT)
-NHL first: Three-goal comeback in final minute – Raty (19:00), Suter twice (19:30, 19:53). Sherwood OTW.
-Garland 3A, Hronek 2A. Quinn 2A in OT.
-Stars blow 3rd straight lead. 4 points lost on table.
#UtahHC 7, #SeaKraken 1
-Seven goal scorers. Sergachev 1-2-3, Guenther 3A.
-Vejmelka starts again.
-Kraken humbled after LA win.
Central Pulse:
#GoJetsGo 3, #STLBlues 1
-Blues' 12-game win streak ends. Iafallo GW, Hellebuyck 44th win.
-Jets hit franchise-record 53 wins (ATL era included).
Pacific Snapshot:
#GoAvsGo 3, #VegasBorn 2 (OT)
-Vesey GTG, Coyle 2A, scores SOW.
-Vegas clinches Pacific with the OT point.
#SeaKraken 2, #GoKingsGo 1
-Beniers/Montour score :54 apart. Daccord 28 saves.
-Kings still 4 up on EDM for home ice. Hold tiebreaker.
#FlyTogether 3, #LetsGoOilers 2
-Gauthier 2G, MacTavish GW. Dostal 45 saves.
-Rodrigue debuts for Oilers. EDM 24-8 shots in 3rd.
Elsewhere:
#LetsGoPens 5, #Blackhawks 0
-Jarry 21st SO. Crosby (31), Hayes 2G. 12 Pens with points.
-PIT alive but needs help.
Ovi Fun Facts!
Budweiser Canada gives “King of Zero” beer cans to 28 goalies who didn’t allow a goal to Ovechkin.
Eddie Lack: “If I knew beers were involved, I would have tried harder.”
Fun fact: Sabres last playoff trip came 594 Ovechkin goals ago.
Player & League Notes:
Sam Bennett (FLA) – Out rest of regular season.
Ivan Demidov (MTL) – Signs 3-year ELC. Released from KHL. Debuts Sat @ OTT. Hailed as biggest MTL prospect since Lafleur.
Zayne Parekh (CGY) – Called up from OHL (107 pts in 61 GP). 9th overall in 2024.
Greg Millen – Passes at 67.
Gaudreau Family – Meredith gives birth to third child (Carter Michael).
Same birth stats as Johnny: 8 lbs. 3 oz. / 20.5”
Upcoming Games
Wed: TOR @ TBL, PHI @ NYR, SJ @ MIN, STL @ EDM, CGY @ ANA
Thu: CHI @ BOS, DET @ FLA, BUF @ CBJ, CAR @ WSH, NYR @ NYI, WPG @ DAL, VAN @ COL, NSH @ UHC, SEA @ VGK, ANA @ LA
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Friday #NHL Update
Clinching Updates:
-Leafs and Hurricanes punch tickets #5 and #6 Wednesday.
-Colorado follows Thursday as team #7 in the 2024 playoff field.
#RaiseUp 5, #ALLCAPS 1 (Wed.)
-Canes clinch with blowout in D.C.:
-OV Goal 892 (classic left-circle PP blast), now just 3 from 895.
-Blake 2G, Jarvis 1-1-2.
-Game went off the rails late: 142 total PIMs, including 122 in the third and 114 in final 7:02.
-Chatfield/McMichael flashpoint—no supplemental discipline.
-These two could meet in Round 2.
#LeafsForever 3, #TimeToHunt 2 (Wed.)
-Leafs clinch with comeback win.
-Marner tied it at 10:50 of third, Knies GWG at 15:09.
-Marner/Knies both 1-1-2.
-Panthers (4-5-1 last 10) get 37th from Reinhart. Barkov DNP.
#GoAvsGo 7, #CBJ 3 (Thu.)
-Avs clinch behind a five-goal outburst.
-MacKinnon 1-2-3 and takes league scoring lead (114 pts).
-Makar 1-2-3, becomes first D to hit 30 goals since Mike Green (2009) — 9th ever to do it.
-Coyle, Toews also 1-2-3.
-Drouin (leg) and Necas (neck) scratched/injured this week.
#GoAvsGo 3, #Blackhawks 2 (SO - Wed.)
-Makar 1-1-2, Necas tied it with 11 seconds left in regulation.
-Drouin left early (leg), did not return.
-Necas tweaked neck earlier in game but finished.
#TexasHockey 5, #Smashville 1
-Stars’ 7th straight win, 50th of the season.
-Four-goal third period.
-Robertson, Duchene, Marchment, Rantanen all 2 pts.
-Johnston extends goal streak to 6.
-Jamie Benn streak ends at 371 GP (maintenance).
#GoJetsGo 4, #VegasBorn 0
-Comrie 26-save SO, his second this season.
-Scheifele 37th, Lowry early goal, Niederreiter 2A.
-Jets answer Arniel’s post-L.A. challenge.
-Ehlers (leg) left in third.
#GoKingsGo 4, #UtahHC 2
-Kings continue push, though badly outshot through 2 (25-9 UHC).
-Four-on-four swing: Marino/Fiala, then Danault clear, -Moore scores with Vejmelka stuck in.
-Kuemper 28 saves.
#LetsGoOilers 3, #TheFutureIsTeal 2
-Skinner 1-1-2, Bouchard 2A, Pickard 27 saves.
-Draisaitl left mid-second, undisclosed.
-Skinner poised for first playoff since 2010 OHL (Kitchener).
Player Notes:
-Dylan Holloway (F – STL) left in 1st period vs PIT (OTW). LBI – update expected Friday.
-Jamie Benn (DAL captain) – 371 consecutive games streak ends (maintenance). 5th longest active streak.
-Anthony Duclair (F – NYI) taking time away to "reflect." Following Roy’s public challenge after Tuesday’s loss to TB. Positive post-practice convo Thursday (Duclair did not skate).
-Matt Martin draws in (1st game since Jan. 16)
-Maxim Tsyplakov moves to 2nd line from 4th.
-Friday Games: Chi @ Wsh, Car @ Det, Min @ NYI
-Saturday Games: NYR @ NJ, Fla @ Ott, Pit @ Dal, Ana @ Van, Edm @ LA, Car @ Bos, TB @ Buf, CBJ @ Tor, Phi @ Mtl, Col @ StL, Wpg @ UHC, VGK @ Cgy, Sea @ SJ
-Sunday Games: Wsh @ NYI, Dal @ Min, CBJ @ Ott, Fla @ Det, Bos @ Buf, Pit @ Chi, Mtl @ Nsh, VGK @ Van
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Despite several struggling seasons, Keith Jones provides #LetsGoFlyers fans with much-needed transparency throughout the rebuild process.


















