McDavid Masterclass, Sharks Slip, Wild West Wildcard, Sens Belief Growing. Plus, Ask Ray & Dregs Anything!

Connor McDavid exploded for a hat trick and five points against San Jose, hitting 130 points for the third time and showing the next-level gear that elite players find as the playoffs approach. Injuries to Connor Ingram and Jason Dickinson added to the night’s storylines, although the severity of those injuries is not yet known. The Sharks, now hanging by a thread, looked like they couldn't quite meet the moment against a seasoned playoff team. In the West Wildcard race, the final playoff spot appears to be Nashville’s to lose with four games left, though the Kings lurk with an easier schedule and a game in hand. In the East, Columbus may be fading in its chase of Ottawa, where belief is becoming a real factor—Ray noting that if the Sens get even B+ goaltending, their overall strength should carry them. Around the league, GM interviews are ongoing but teams aren’t rushing decisions given that scouting groundwork is already in place for the draft. In Ask Ray & Dregs Anything... how much do superstars aid young player development at the NHL level and more importantly... how do we feel about napping?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.