Our 2026 NHL Playoffs Conference Finals Preview & Predictions | Ep 194

In this episode, we break down a massive week across the NHL. We start with the Vancouver Canucks firing head coach Adam Foote after a disappointing playoff exit. From there, we shift to the Eastern Conference where the Montreal Canadiens advance to the Eastern Conference Final after defeating the Buffalo Sabres in a dramatic seven‑game series. We then dive into our full Eastern Conference Final preview: Hurricanes vs Canadiens — key matchups, X‑factors, and what each team needs to do to reach the Stanley Cup Final. After that, we head out West for our Western Conference Final preview between the Colorado Avalanche and the Vegas Golden Knights, breaking down star power, depth, and the biggest storylines heading into the series.  🔊 New episodes drop every Sunday & Thursday @ 7 PM EST 🔥  🎧 Stay locked in for the hottest takes, bold predictions, and real talk from around the NHL.  🔥 Follow Us on Social Media:  ▶ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@checkfrombehindpod?lang=en  ▶ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/checkfrombehind/  ▶ X (Twitter) | https://x.com/CheckFromBehind  ▶ Twitch | https://www.twitch.tv/checkingfrombehind  📧 Email | [email protected]  🎙️ Presented by The Hockey Podcast Network  💰 Sponsored by DraftKings Sportsbook – The official sports betting partner of THPN: Spend just $5 you get $200 in bonus bets SIGN UP HERE: https://tinyurl.com/DKSIGNUP25  💥 Powered by 500Levels- Claim 20% ANY Apparel Item Using Code CFBPOD  (00:00) Introduction  (01:10) Adam Foote Fired  (02:55) Canadiens Move On  (16:50) ECF Preview  (27:44) WCF Preview  (35:15) Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.