The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta

Brenden Escott and The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta dive into a series full of controversy, momentum swings and mounting pressure. A questionable goal call takes center stage as we try to make sense of how officials ruled it a good goal despite inconclusive evidence—and why the lack of transparency continues to frustrate. From there, the focus shifts to the Oilers as a whole, who have shown flashes of strong starts but can’t seem to hold onto a lead, now surrendering it in four straight games. What’s behind the trend, and how concerning is it as the series wears on? Goaltending becomes a major talking point as well, with a debate brewing over who should get the crease: Connor Ingram or Tristan Jarry. We break down both options and what the decision could signal. Special teams are another glaring issue, particularly Edmonton’s penalty kill, which has been picked apart by Anaheim’s red-hot power play clicking at a staggering 6-for-12. What are the Ducks doing so well, and why can’t the Oilers adjust? Finally, we wrap with a look around the league as two teams—Ottawa and Los Angeles—bow out of the first round. It’s the end of the line for a pair of seasons, and in L.A. the end of an era, as Anze Kopitar skates off into retirement on home ice in front of the Kings faithful. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices