Episode 290: Unacceptable Defensive Behaviour

Rachel Doerrie joins the show to discuss how the Avalanche have won over the hockey world and gotten to within one game of upsetting the Flames, and how the Golden Knights have suddenly become the favourites out West with the Sharks now unravelling before our very eyes.

• How the Avalanche have outclassed the Flames (1:30)
• Nathan MacKinnon’s greatness on full display (8:00)
• Defending Gaudreau, and playoff officiating’s role (17:30)
• Blame game: Martin Jones vs. the Sharks defense (29:00)
• What makes the Golden Knights tick (40:30)
• How Vegas constructed a new top line on the fly (45:30)
• The feud between Kane and Reaves (52:00)

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