Why the Ottawa Senators Are the Playoff Team No One Wants to Face | Ep 184

The NHL playoff picture is taking shape, and in this episode we break down the six teams that officially clinched a postseason berth over the weekend. Some were expected from the start of the season — others shocked the league. We open in the Eastern Conference, where the Pittsburgh Penguins, Boston Bruins, and Ottawa Senators all locked in their playoff spots. We take a deeper look at why the Senators have become the team no one wants to face and how their style translates perfectly to playoff hockey. Then we shift to the Western Conference, where three more teams punched their ticket: the Vegas Golden Knights, Edmonton Oilers, and the Utah Mammoth. We break down how each team got here and what their potential first‑round matchups could look like. To wrap things up, we discuss the Detroit Red Wings being officially eliminated from playoff contention — and how they now hold the NHL’s longest active playoff drought at 10 seasons. 🔊 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 DUBBY — Fuel your game at https://www.dubby.gg/ and use code CFBPOD to save 10% on your entire order.  (00:00:00) Welcome to CFB Pod  (00:04:33) Penguins Clinch Playoff Berth  (00:14:57) Senators Clinch Playoff Berth  (00:21:07) Boston Bruins Clinch Playoff Berth  (00:34:52) Golden Knights Clinch Playoff Berth  (00:38:50) Oilers Clinch Playoff Berth  (00:47:28) Mammoth Clinch Playoff Berth  (00:52:39) Red Wings Miss Playoffs Again (01:06:18) Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.