Mike Johnson joins the show to help preview all of the first round matchups out East. Topics include:

How the Capitals broke free from their Stanley Cup hangover (4:00)
Whether the Islanders can score enough to keep up with the Penguins (15:30)
The formula for Columbus to slow down the Lightning (29:00)
Why this time could be different for the Leafs (40:00)

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Episode 286: Eastern Conference Round 1 Preview