The NHL playoffs are well underway and the series are definitely not going as expected. We break down every series, trying to find out how all these 2-2 series will finish. Our look includes: - A surprising increase in goals - An equally surprising (and related?) increase in playoff penalty calls - Controversial goalie intereference calls - Whether the Toronto Maple Leafs or Edmonton Oilers have more pressure on them - Can the Florida Panthers advance with 0 powerplay goals? - Will the Colorado Avalanche and the magical Cale Makar sweep? - Brad Marchand and the wack-back - Mike Smith turning over the puck and keeping his job As well, for news of the week: - The New York Islanders fired Barry Trotz - The Ottawa Senators fired Pierre McGuire - The Norris Trophy nominees were announced All this and more on episode 379 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email:
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