Previewing the NHL Conference Finals and talking biggest playoff disappointments

Previewing the NHL Conference Finals and talking biggest playoff disappointments

Author: Locked On Podcast Network, Andrew Berkshire, Mary Clarke May 31, 2022 Duration: 1:05:59
Mary Clarke and Andrew Berkshire have to start the show on a low note with Hockey Canada's scandal over the sexual assault of a young woman several years ago coming to light, and we implore you to please read Rick Westhead's coverage, with a content warning that it's quite graphic. The Western Conference final will be Connor McDavid vs Nathan MacKinnon in maybe the fastest series we've seen yet. The Edmonton Oilers are the underdog against the Colorado Avalanche, but should they be? The Eastern Conference Final is the defence and goaltending matchup between Andrei Vasilevskiy's Tampa Bay Lightning and Igor Shesterkin's New York Rangers. Can the Rangers match the Lightning's total game now that they face an opponent with a goaltender with equal talent? The hosts look at the biggest disappointments of the playoffs so far, with shoutouts to the Florida Panthers, Calgary Flames, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Carolina Hurricanes. Finally, for the pop culture segment we talked about Obi Wan Kenobi's debut on Disney+, and the fourth season of Stranger Things on Netflix. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Athletic Greens Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tune in twice a week for The Cross-Check NHL Show, where hosts Andrew Berkshire and Mary Clarke bring their distinct perspectives as NHL writers to the forefront. This isn't just a recap of last night's scores; it's a deep, analytical dive into the stories that are actually shaping the league. Every Tuesday, they take the week's most talked-about narratives-whether it's a surprising trade rumor, a team's sudden slump, or a player's breakout performance-and hold them up to the light. They cross-check popular opinion against their own sharp observations from watching the games and, crucially, against what the underlying statistics reveal. You'll hear conversations that move beyond hot takes to find the substance underneath. Then, on Thursdays, the scope widens with insightful interviews. Andrew and Mary are joined by a rotating roster of special guests, from analysts and insiders to former players, who are among the smartest minds in hockey. These discussions provide even greater context and expertise on the evolving landscape of the sport. Produced as part of the Locked On Podcast Network, this podcast is for fans who crave a more thoughtful and nuanced understanding of the NHL, where instinct meets evidence in every episode.
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Duration: 1:00:26
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