The Oilers snag another big win, with the power play firing on all cylinders and hockey vampire Corey Perry sinking yet another game-winner. (Seriously, does this guy age?)

But it wasn’t all good news — Zach Hyman is out for the playoffs, and that’s a brutal blow. Cue the concern and cursing in Edmonton.

Meanwhile, Collin’s had it with teams just flipping the puck to center like it’s a hot potato. What happened to breakout passes? Structure? Dignity?

Also on the agenda: pick plays — they were everywhere this game. Some got called, most didn’t, and Collin and Merrick are here to vent about this rarely enforced, always annoying part of playoff hockey.

Collin and Merrick break down how the Panthers closed the book on the Hurricanes — who finally showed some fight… just as the credits rolled. Was Carolina’s late push admirable or just cosmetic? And with another Conference final or earlier exit, the big question looms: Does Rod Brind’Amour keep his job? The guys weigh in on the series, the fallout, and where the Canes go from here.

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Collin and Merrick dive into the emotional chaos that is the Oilers–Stars series. Game 1 looked like smooth sailing for Edmonton… until five (yes, five) third-period goals — including a trio of power-play punches — left the Oilers sinking faster than a Zamboni in quicksand.

Game 2 brought redemption, redemption brought defense, and defense brought another Skinner shutout — all witnessed live by Merrick, who swears he’s now the team’s good luck charm.

Game 3? Well, that's where things get spicy. Merrick saw solid Oilers hockey. Collin saw the Stars playing chess while the Oilers played street hockey. The analytics back Collin. The scoreboard backs Merrick. The truth? Probably somewhere in between — but it makes for a fun argument.

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Collin and Merrick return to break down the NHL Playoff Round 3 — and no Canadian tears are spared. From the Jets’ heartbreak, to the Leafs writing yet another chapter in their tragic playoff novel, to one host definitely not gloating about the Caps falling short of being real Cup contenders, it’s all on the table.

Then it's time to preview the chaos ahead: Can the Panthers out-snarl the Hurricanes with grit, experience, and just enough uncalled penalties? Then it’s Stars vs. Oilers, a series stacked with speed, skill, and stars (pun fully intended). Expect highlight-reel goals, elite goaltending (Maybe)... and maybe a few too many crosschecks.

Grab a cold one and get ready — Round 3 is serving up some serious hockey.

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