NHL Playoff Races Heating Up

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with former NHL head coach and 2-time Stanley Cup Champion, Derek Lalonde (2:18). They discuss the Oilers' up-and-down season, his time with the Lightning, the tight playoff races around the league and what it is like coaching a bubble playoff team, and much more.  Then, Sportsnet’s Sean Reynolds (32:03) joins the show to tee up tonight’s potential playoff preview between the Jets and Canucks. They discuss how Winnipeg’s offence has clicked so well this year, Mark Scheifele's Team Canada chances in 2026, Connor Hellebuyck's case for the Hart Trophy, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.