The Big Show

Canadiens' Caufield And Slafkovsky Find Their Strides In Game 1

May 22, 2026·42 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

The Hockey News Big Show is here to discuss a bunch of big storylines during the NHL playoffs. Here's what Andrew McInnis, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:45: Takeaways from Game 1 between the Montreal Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes?  2:24: What were the keys to Montreal's game?  4:25: What were your thoughts on the goaltending battle?  7:12: How important was it for Juraj Slafkovsky and Cole Caufield to find their strides?  9:50: What has to be different for the Hurricanes in Game 2? 12:36: What are your expectations for Game 2 between the Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights?  16:30: Should the Pittsburgh Penguins go through an aggressive rebuild with Sidney Crosby still on the team?  19:50: Is there pressure on the San Jose Sharks to make it into the playoffs next season?  BetMGM Playbook  24:24: Who in the Eastern Conference final will finish with the most points?  27:18: Who in the Eastern Conference Final will have the most goals?  29:06: Who in the Western Conference final will finish with the most points?  32:48: Who in the Western Conference Final will have the most goals?  Rapid Fire  35:14: San Jose mayor Matt Mahan is suggesting the new PWHL team be called the Hammerheads. Yay or Nay? 37:00: Who are the top three expansion teams of the past 30 years?  39:12: Who has stood out so far from the IIHF Men’s World Championship? 40:55: Like or Dislike: The new name of the New York Islanders’ AHL affiliate, the Hamilton Hammers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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