SiriusXM Morning Skate

SiriusXM Morning Skate  Scott Laughlin and Gord Stellick wrap up the 2025–26 season with special guests Chris Pronger and Elliotte Friedman making their final appearances of the year. They break down everything from the NHL Draft, discuss the biggest storylines, and look ahead to tomorrow's Free Agent Frenzy. Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Available on all podcast platforms     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate The Stanley Cup has been awarded, the NHL Draft is complete, and Free Agent Frenzy is just around the corner. Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick, and Mike Johnson break down the highlights and surprises from the NHL Draft, and look ahead to the biggest names, rumors, and storylines to watch as free agency opens Wednesday. Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Available on all podcast platforms Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick, Tyler Madarasz & Lucas Critelli   The 2026 NHL Draft is here, with round 1 tonight and rounds 2–7 on Saturday at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. Listen to full draft coverage all day long on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio Channel 91 Siriusxm.ca/nhllive/ We break down the draft order, led by the Maple Leafs at No. 1, the Sharks holding picks No. 2 and No. 9, and the Sabres selecting fourth. Plus, we discuss Jason Robertson turning down a huge deal from the Seattle Kraken and the Avalanche trading Valeri Nichushkin to the Blue Jackets for three future draft picks and what it means for both teams. Hear from new Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller & new Washington Capital Jordan Kyrou  Drew Shore, host of the Betting the Limit Podcast, NHL player agent and former NHLer joins the show!  Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Available on all podcast platforms       Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick, Tyler Madarasz & Lucas Critelli   The NHL offseason keeps delivering. We break down the Washington Capitals' blockbuster acquisition of Alex Tuch after an eight-year, $84 million sign-and-trade with the Buffalo Sabres, and what the $10.5 million AAV means for both franchises. We also discuss Buffalo locking up rising star Zach Benson to a seven-year, $52.5 million extension after his breakout campaign. Plus, we analyze the trade that sent Jack Drury from Colorado to Nashville in exchange for Fedor Svechkov, Zachary L'Heureux, Chase Bradley, and a 2029 third-round pick. We examine the winners, the long-term implications, and how these moves reshape the NHL landscape heading into free agency. Hear from Sabres GM Jarmo Kekalainen & Blues GM Doug Armstrong about there offseason moves.  Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Available on all podcast platforms   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick, Tyler Madarasz & Lucas Critelli   With the 2026 NHL Draft just days away, the trade market is heating up. In this episode, we break down a series of major deals that went down yesterday. The Buffalo Sabres acquired the No. 4 overall pick from Chicago in a package centered around Bowen Byram, while the Washington Capitals landed Jordan Kyrou from St. Louis. Ottawa continued its aggressive offseason by acquiring William Eklund from San Jose, and Calgary made a huge splash by adding Simon Nemec and Maxim Tsyplakov from New Jersey. We discuss the biggest trades, the draft implications, and which teams are positioning themselves for success heading into the 2026-27 season. Plus, hear both the introductory press conferences of Brady Tkachuk to the Panthers & Oilers new head coach Mike Babcock.  Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Available on all podcast platforms!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick, Tyler Madarasz & Lucas Critelli  The Hockey Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2026, featuring Patrice Bergeron, Carey Price, Pekka Rinne, Keith Tkachuk, Cindy Curley, and builder Brian Burke. Burkie joins in studio to talk his HHOF induction.  Plus, hear from Ottawa Senators GM Steve Staios as he discusses the Brady Tkachuk trade to the Florida Panthers, and from NHL.com Mike Morreale, Senior Draft Writer and co-host of the NHL Draft Class Podcast, previews Friday's NHL Draft and the top prospects to watch. Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Available on all podcast platforms     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick, Tyler Madarasz & Lucas Critelli  The NHL offseason is heating up, and we're breaking down a blockbuster weekend of moves across the league. Brady Tkachuk is heading to the Florida Panthers, joining forces with his brother Matthew in one of the biggest trades of the summer. We examine what Ottawa received in return, what this means for the Panthers' Stanley Cup ambitions, how the Senators move forward without their captain.  Plus Dean Brown, Ottawa Senators radio play-by-play voice joins to discuss the Tkachuk trade.  In other news, Bobby McMann lands a long-term deal with the Seattle Kraken, while Jason Dickinson commits to the Edmonton Oilers after a brief but convincing stint with the team. We discuss the winners and losers from the weekend's biggest transactions and what these moves signal ahead of the next NHL season. Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Available on all podcast platforms       Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick, Tyler Madarasz & Lucas Critelli  The first week of the NHL offseason has delivered no shortage of headlines. We break down reports that Toronto and Tampa Bay are finalizing a sign-and-trade for Darren Raddysh, hear the press conference of Ryan Craig's promotion to head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights, and the latest buzz surrounding Mike Babcock's potential return behind an NHL bench. Plus, all the news and notes from around the hockey world. Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Available on all podcast platforms     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick, Tyler Madarasz & Lucas Critelli  The NHL coaching carousel continues with two notable hires. The Toronto Maple Leafs have named Jim Hiller as their new head coach, a key move in the organization's offseason overhaul under new general manager John Chayka and senior adviser Mats Sundin. The Vegas Golden Knights have promoted Ryan Craig to his first NHL head coaching role. After serving on Vegas' Stanley Cup-winning coaching staff and spending the past three seasons leading Henderson in the AHL, Craig now takes over behind the Golden Knights' bench.  Hear from Leafs GM John Chayka & new head coach Jim Miller & Vegas general manager Kelly McCrimmon.  It's a pivotal Game 4 in the Calder Cup Final with The Marlies leading the series 3-0. Plus, we break down the latest PWHL Draft, highlighting the top selections, biggest surprises, and which teams may have set themselves up for success in the seasons ahead. Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Available on all podcast platforms       Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick, Tyler Madarasz & Lucas Critelli  John Tortorella will not return behind the bench of the Vegas Golden Knights next season after coaching the team to a Stanley Cup Final, as announced by general manager Kelly McCrimmon. The Golden Knights had their end of season media availability, hear from: Jack Eichel, Carter Hart, Mark Stone, Mitch Marner, Brayden McNabb & Rasmus Andersson.   Plus, a major trade between Toronto and Philadelphia sees Joseph Woll heading to the Flyers, while the Maple Leafs acquire Samuel Ersson, Emil Andrae, and a 2026 third-round pick. Hear from both general mangers John Chayka & Daniel Briere on the deal.  We'll also preview tonight's PWHL Draft and in the AHL, the Toronto Marlies are one win away from a championship after taking a commanding 3-0 series lead in the Calder Cup Final.  Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Available on all podcast platforms Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick, Tyler Madarasz & Lucas Critelli  The Stanley Cup has been awarded, and now the NHL offseason takes center stage. With free agency around the corner, trade rumors heating up, buyout decisions looming, and the NHL Draft set to reshape the league, every team is looking for ways to improve before next season. We break down the biggest storylines, potential blockbuster moves, salary cap implications, top free agents, and which contenders are best positioned to make a splash this summer. Plus all the news and notes from around the hockey world including AHL and ECHL playoffs. Buckle up—the NHL offseason is officially underway! Victoria Matiash NHL writer for ESPN.com and The Point with Jake Hahn joins the show Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Available on all Podcast Platforms  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick, Tyler Madarasz & Lucas Critelli  Twenty years after their first Stanley Cup championship, the Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup champions once again. Carolina completed a dominant postseason with a 3-0 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6, finishing the playoffs with an impressive 16-3 record. Brandon Bussi recorded a 22-save shutout, while Jackson Blake, Taylor Hall, and Nikolaj Ehlers provided the offense. Captain Jordan Staal was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP after a memorable postseason performance, adding another championship to his decorated career. Behind the bench, Rod Brind'Amour continued his Hurricanes legacy, becoming one of the few people in NHL history to win the Stanley Cup with the same franchise as both a player and a coach. In this episode, we break down Carolina's historic run to the Cup, the standout performances that defined the Final, and what this championship means for the franchise's future. Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM App Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick, Tyler Madarasz & Lucas Critelli    The Carolina Hurricanes are one win away from ending a 20-year Stanley Cup drought after a commanding 4-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final. In this episode, we break down the stars stepping up when it matters most: Jordan Staal extends his goal streak to five straight games, Andrei Svechnikov strikes twice on the power play, Sebastian Aho finally gets on the board in the series, and Nikolaj Ehlers continues his postseason surge with another three-assist performance. We also discuss Brandon Bussi's steady play in net, the key moments that swung Game 5, and what Vegas must do to force a Game 7. Plus, a look ahead to a pivotal Game 6 at T-Mobile Arena, where the Hurricanes will have a chance to capture their first Stanley Cup championship since 2006. Hear post-game thoughts from - Andrei Svechnikov, Sebastian Aho, Jordan Staal, Jack Eichel, Rod Brind'Amour & John Tortorella Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM App Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick, Tyler Madarasz  & Lucas Critelli  The Stanley Cup Final returns to Raleigh with the series deadlocked at 2-2, setting the stage for a pivotal Game 5 between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights. After Carolina’s 5-3 victory in Game 4, the Hurricanes have regained home-ice advantage and all the momentum heading into one of the biggest games of the season. Hear Rod Brind'Amour & John Tortorella as they spoke to the media after arriving in Raleigh.  VGK vs CAR Game 5 - 8pm ET  National Call Courtesy Sports USA- NHLNR SiriusXM 91 Hurricanes Call - Sirius 208, XM 219 Vegas Golden Knights Call - Sirius 209 XM 220   John Shannon from the 100% Hockey Podcast joins the show. Plus, hear from Peter Laviolette as the Los Angeles Kings introduce him as their new head coach.  Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM App Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick, Tyler Madarasz  & Lucas Critelli  The Stanley Cup Final is all square at 2-2 after the Carolina Hurricanes earned a crucial 5-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 at T-Mobile Arena. Jordan Staal scored twice, including the game-winner with 13:28 left in the third period, and continued his remarkable run with goals in all four games of the series. Staal becomes the first player since Mike Bossy in 1982 to score in each of the first four games of a Stanley Cup Final and just the fourth to accomplish the feat in the NHL expansion era. The series shifts back to Lenovo Center for a pivotal Game 5 on Thursday night. Hear post-game thoughts from: Jordan Staal, Brandon Bussi, Logan Stankoven, Shea Theodroe, Rod Brind'Amour & John Tortorella  Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM App Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick, Tyler Madarasz & Lucas Critelli   The Stanley Cup Final has already produced plenty of drama, with the Vegas Golden Knights holding a 2-1 series lead over the Carolina Hurricanes. Game 4 set for Tuesday at T-Mobile Arena, we break down all the momentum swings, multigoal comebacks, and what to expect next in the battle for the Cup. Hear the media availability of John Tortorella & Rod Brind'Amour   VGK v CAR Game 8pm ET National Call- NHLNR SiriusXM 91   Hurricanes Call- Sirius 208, XM 219   Vegas Golden Knights Call- Sirius 209 XM 220   Plus, longtime Columbus Blue Jackets broadcaster Jeff Rimer joins the show to discuss the state of the Blue Jackets, the fallout from the Mike Babcock situation and the potential of him coaching the Edmonton Oilers.  Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM App Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick, Tyler Madarasz  & Lucas Critelli  The Vegas Golden Knights survived one of the wildest games in Stanley Cup Final history. After building a commanding 4-0 lead behind Mitch Marner's record-setting hat trick—the fastest in Stanley Cup Final history, with three goals in just 6:10—Vegas watched the Carolina Hurricanes storm back with four unanswered goals in the third period to force overtime. The drama continued deep into double overtime before Shea Theodore's shot caromed off the end boards and into the net off Carolina goaltender Brandon Bussi at 5:38 of the second extra frame, giving the Golden Knights a thrilling 5-4 victory in Game 3 at T-Mobile Arena. In this episode, we break down Marner's historic performance, Carolina's stunning comeback, Theodore's bizarre game-winner, and what Vegas' 2-1 series lead means heading into a pivotal Game 4 on Tuesday. Hear post-game from, Mitch Marner, Shea Theodroe, Brayden McNabb, Jordan Staal, John Tortorella & Rod Brind'Amour.  Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM App Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick & Tyler Madarasz   In a Stanley Cup Final already packed with drama, the Carolina Hurricanes bounced back in a big way in Game 2, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in overtime to even the series at one game apiece. Seth Jarvis delivered the winner on a power play just 3:56 into OT, capping a thrilling comeback after Carolina erased a two-goal deficit with three third-period goals. Vegas answered late with Mark Stone's game-tying goal, but the Hurricanes found the final response this time around. Logan Stankoven, Mark Jankowski and Jordan Staal scored in the third, Shayne Gostisbehere added two assists, and Frederik Andersen stopped 23 shots. With momentum shifting and emotions running high, the series now heads to Las Vegas for Game 3 at T-Mobile Arena. POST GAME SOUND: Seth Jarvis, Jordan Staal, Logan Stankoven, Rod Brind'Amour, Mark Stone, Brett Howden & John Tortorella  Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM App Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick & Tyler Madarasz   The Vegas Golden Knights look to build on their thrilling 5-4 Game 1 comeback win over the Carolina Hurricanes as the Stanley Cup Final continues with Game 2 tonight. We break down the biggest storylines, key matchups, and hear from both head coaches John Tortorella & Rod Brind'Amour. Plus, Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper claims the Jack Adams Award, recognizing him as the NHL's Coach of the Year.  Tom Gulitti, from NHL.com,  joins the show to discuss Cooper's honor, the Stanley Cup Final, and the latest around the league. VGK v CAR Game 2 8pm ET  National Call - NHLNR SiriusXM 91  Hurricanes Call - Sirius 208, XM 219   Vegas Golden Knights Call - Sirius 209 XM 220    Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM App Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin & Tyler Madarasz  Tomas Hertl scored the go-ahead goal with 3:24 remaining in the third period, finishing a beautiful give-and-go with Colton Sissons, as the Vegas Golden Knights captured a thrilling 5-4 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Shea Theodore led the offensive charge with a goal and two assists, while Brayden McNabb added three assists. Goaltender Carter Hart stopped 23 shots to help secure the win. The victory also extended the Golden Knights' franchise-record postseason winning streak to seven games, dating back to Game 5 of their Western Conference Second Round series against the Anaheim Ducks. Join us as we break down the wild back-and-forth battle, hear from Tomas Hertl, Shea Theodore, Brett Howden, Shane Gostisbehere, Rod Brind'Amour & John Tortorella. Plus, former NHL Goaltender and NHLNR Insider Andrew Raycroft fills in for Gord Stellick.   Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM App Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick & Tyler Madarasz   On this episode, we set the stage for the 2026 Stanley Cup Final as the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights prepare to battle for hockey’s ultimate prize with Game 1 tonight! We break down both teams’ paths to the Final, discuss Vegas’ regular-season success against Carolina, and hear from Stanley Cup Final Media Day with exclusive comments from John Tortorella, Rod Brind'Amour, Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky, Golden Knights captain Mark Stone, Seth Jarvis, Mitch Marner, and Frederik Andersen. Joining the show is Scott Burnside, writer for Burnside On Hockey and recipient of the 2024 Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award winner. Plus, we head to Montreal for Canadiens locker clean-out day and hear from Jeff Gorton, Kent Hughes, and Brendan Gallagher as they reflect on the season, discuss the organization's direction, and look ahead to an important offseason. VGK v CAR  Game 1 8pm ET  National Call- NHLNR SiriusXM 91 Hurricanes Call- Sirius 208, XM 219   Golden Knights Call- Sirius 209 XM 220  Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM App Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick & Tyler Madarasz   The 2026 Stanley Cup Final features the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights in a best-of-seven series beginning Tuesday at Lenovo Center. Carolina returns to the Final for the first time since winning its only Stanley Cup in 2006, while Vegas is making its third Final appearance in nine seasons and is seeking a second championship after winning it all in 2023. The Hurricanes defeated the Senators, Flyers, and Canadiens to win the East, while the Golden Knights eliminated the Mammoth, Ducks, and Avalanche to capture the West. Vegas also swept the regular-season series 2-0. In this episode, we preview SCF matchup and hear from VGK Shea Theodore, Nic Dowd, Brayden McNabb & John Tortorella. As well as, CAR captain Jordan Staal & Jacob Slavin.  Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM App Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick & Tyler Madarasz   The Carolina Hurricanes are one win away from the Stanley Cup Final. With a 3-1 series lead over the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern Conference Final, Carolina returns home to Raleigh for Game 5 with a chance to clinch the East and book a showdown with the Vegas Golden Knights. We break down the key storylines heading into tonight's game, what has fueled Carolina's playoff run, and whether Montreal has one more comeback left in them.  Bill Price joins from NHL.com We remember Claude Lemieux, a 21-season NHL veteran and four-time Stanley Cup winner, has died at the age of 60, the Montreal Canadiens announced Thursday.  Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM App Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick & Tyler Madarasz   The Carolina Hurricanes are one win away from their first Stanley Cup Final appearance since 2006 after a dominant 4-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final at Bell Centre. Frederik Andersen recorded his third shutout of the playoffs with 18 saves, while Sebastian Aho, Jordan Staal, and Logan Stankoven scored during a blistering 2:47 stretch in the first period to put Carolina firmly in control. Nikolaj Ehlers and Shayne Gostisbehere each contributed two assists as the Hurricanes grabbed a commanding 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. With momentum on their side, Carolina now heads back to Raleigh for a potential series-clinching Game 5 on Friday at Lenovo Center. Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM App Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick & Tyler Madarasz   The Vegas Golden Knights are heading back to the Stanley Cup Final for the third time in franchise history after a thrilling 2-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final at T-Mobile Arena. In this episode, we break down Mark Stone’s clutch performance as he scored for the second straight game, Cole Smith’s key contribution, and Carter Hart’s 20-save night that sealed the series for Vegas. We also look ahead to the Stanley Cup Final matchup, where the Golden Knights await the winner of the Eastern Conference Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens, with Carolina currently leading the series 2-1. CAR v MTL - Game 4 8pm ET  National Call- NHLNR SiriusXM 91   Canadiens Call- SiriusXM 167 Canada Talk   Hurricanes Call- Sirius 208, XM 219  Canadiens French Call- SiriusXM 163    Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM App Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick & Tyler Madarasz In this episode, we break down the Carolina Hurricanes’ thrilling 3-2 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final. Andrei Svechnikov delivered the game-winner at 14:06 of OT off a setup from Seth Jarvis, with Sebastian Aho creating traffic in front. We discuss Carolina’s dominance in extra time this postseason, now 5-0 in playoff overtime games, plus key performances from Shayne Gostisbehere, Taylor Hall, and Frederik Andersen. The Hurricanes now take a 2-1 series lead heading into a pivotal Game 4 at Bell Centre. VGK v COL - Game 4 9pm ET  National Call- NHLNR SiriusXM 91 Golden Knights Call- Sirius 208, XM 219  Avalanche Call- Sirius 209, XM 220 Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM App Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick & Tyler Madarasz   The Vegas Golden Knights are one win away from the Stanley Cup Final after a dramatic comeback in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final. Tomas Hertl scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period as Vegas erased a three-goal deficit to defeat the Colorado Avalanche 5-3. Hertl and William Karlsson each finished with a goal and an assist, while Mitch Marner and Kaedan Korczak contributed two assists apiece. Carter Hart stopped 32 shots as the Golden Knights grabbed a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-7 series. Now the pressure shifts to Colorado heading into Game 4 on Tuesday as Vegas looks to complete the sweep and punch its ticket to the Stanley Cup Final. MTL v CAR  Game 3 - 8pm ET  National Call- NHLNR SiriusXM 91 Canadiens Call- SiriusXM 167 Canada Talk   Hurricanes Call- Sirius 208, XM 219   Canadiens French Call - SiriusXM 163  Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM App Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick & Tyler Madarasz   The Montreal Canadiens stunned the Carolina Hurricanes with four straight first-period goals and cruised to a 6-2 win in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final at Lenovo Center. Juraj Slafkovsky led the charge with two goals and an assist, while Cole Caufield and Phillip Danault each added a goal and an assist. Nick Suzuki chipped in three assists, and Jakub Dobes turned aside 25 shots as Montreal grabbed an early series lead. Seth Jarvis and Eric Robinson scored for Carolina, who suffered their first loss of the postseason after sweeping both the Senators and Flyers in the opening two rounds. VGK vs COL - WCF Game 2 Tonight  National Call- NHLNR SiriusXM 91    Avalanche Call- Sirius 208, XM 219      Golden Knights Call- Sirius 209, XM 220       Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM App Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick & Tyler Madarasz   The Vegas Golden Knights struck first in the Western Conference Final with a 4-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 1 at Ball Arena. Carter Hart was stellar between the pipes, stopping 36 shots to backstop Vegas to the road victory. Pavel Dorofeyev continued his dominant postseason run, scoring his playoff-leading 10th goal, while Dylan Coghlan, Brett Howden, and Nic Dowd also found the back of the net for the Pacific Division champions. Mitch Marner and Tomas Hertl each contributed assists as the Golden Knights seized early control of the series.  Carolina enters the Eastern Conference Final undefeated after sweeping Ottawa and Philadelphia, while Montreal battled through back-to-back seven-game series, capped by an overtime Game 7 win to reach the showdown. They play Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals tonight!  MTL vs CAR on SiriusXM National Call - NHLNR SiriusXM 91 Hurricanes Call - Sirius 208, XM 219    Canadiens Call - SiriusXM 167 Canada Talks Canadiens French Call - SiriusXM 163  Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM App Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick & Tyler Madarasz   The Stanley Cup Playoffs are down to the final four. In the West, the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche face their toughest test yet against the Vegas Golden Knights after dominant series wins over Los Angeles and Minnesota. Vegas battled through two six-game series against Utah and Anaheim to reach the conference final. In the East, the Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens arrive by opposite paths. Carolina swept Ottawa and Philadelphia to become the first team since 1987 to start the playoffs 8-0, while Montreal survived back-to-back seven-game series against Tampa Bay and Buffalo, capped by an overtime Game 7 win. Hear from Vegas Golden Knights GM Kelly McCrimmon & head coach John Tortorella. As well as, Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog & Nathan MacKinnon  Plus, John Shannon from the 100% Hockey Podcast joins to breakdown all storylines heading in the both Conference Final matchups! Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM Ap Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick & Tyler Madarasz   The Montreal Canadiens are headed to the Eastern Conference Final after a dramatic 3-2 overtime victory against the Buffalo Sabres in Game 7. Alex Newhook played hero, scoring the series-clinching goal at 11:22 of overtime off the feed from Alexandre Carrier. Phillip Danault and Zachary Bolduc also found the back of the net, while Jakub Dobes stood tall with 37 saves for Montreal. The Canadiens now advance to face the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final, with Game 1 set for Thursday night in Raleigh. Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM App Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick & Tyler Madarasz   Rasmus Dahlin exploded for five points, Tage Thompson added four more, and Buffalo stormed back from a 3-1 first-period deficit to crush the Montreal Canadiens 8-3 in Game 6 at Bell Centre. Jack Quinn scored twice on the power play, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen shut the door in relief, and the Sabres ripped off seven unanswered goals to force a winner-take-all Game 7. We break down Buffalo’s stunning comeback, Montreal’s collapse on home ice, and what this momentum swing means heading into the decisive game of the Eastern Conference Second Round. Plus, hear from Vegas Golden Knights head coach John Tortorella & Colorado Avalanche Captain Gabriel Landeskog as we look ahead to the to the Western Conference Final matchup which starts on Wednesday.   Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM App Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick & Tyler Madarasz   The Golden Knights dominated early, scoring three first-period goals on their way to a convincing 5-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 at Honda Center. Pavel Dorofeyev led the charge with two third-period goals, while Mitch Marner and Shea Theodore each added a goal and an assist. With the series-clinching win, Vegas advances to the Western Conference Final for the fourth time in seven seasons, where they’ll face the Colorado Avalanche. Meanwhile in the East, the Montreal Canadiens took control of their second-round series with a high-scoring 6-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Nick Suzuki starred with a goal and two assists as Montreal grabbed a 3-2 series lead heading into Game 6 at the Bell Centre. Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM AppWant more  SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick & Tyler Madarasz  The Stanley Cup Playoffs delivered another instant classic as Brett Kulak scored in overtime to complete an incredible Colorado Avalanche comeback in a 4-3 Game 5 win over the Minnesota Wild. After falling behind 3-0 in the first period, the Avalanche stormed back in dramatic fashion, with Nathan MacKinnon calling it the greatest comeback he’s ever been part of. Colorado now advances to the Western Conference Final and awaits the winner of the Vegas Golden Knights–Anaheim Ducks series. Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka meets with the media after announcing Wednesday morning that head coach Craig Berube has been fired, raising major questions about the franchise’s direction moving forward. Hear from 18-year-old New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer, who was surprised live on ABC’s GMA3 by his family after learning he had won the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s top rookie for the 2025-26 season. BREAKING NEWS: The Edmonton Oilers part ways with head coach Kris Knoblauch  Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM App Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick & Tyler Madarasz   In this episode, we recap a thrilling night of Stanley Cup Playoff action. Pavel Dorofeyev scored twice, including the overtime winner at 4:10 of OT, as the Vegas Golden Knights edged the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 in Game 5 of the Western Conference Second Round to take a 3-2 series lead. We also break down Buffalo’s 3-2 Game 4 victory over the Montreal Canadiens, highlighted by Zach Benson’s go-ahead power-play goal early in the third period. Tage Thompson added a goal and an assist, while Josh Doan recorded two assists as the Sabres, evened their best-of-seven series at 2-2 after losing the previous two games. Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM App Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick & Tyler Madarasz   The Colorado Avalanche are one win away from the Western Conference Final after a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild in Game 4. Parker Kelly scored his first career Stanley Cup Playoff goal in the third period as Colorado grabbed a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. The Avalanche can close it out Wednesday night in Denver at Ball Arena. Plus, hear some off-day media availabilities from Sabres Alex Tuch, Canadiens Alex Newhook, Golden Knights Brett Howden & Ducks Troy Terry.    Tonight’s NHL action has the Buffalo Sabres visiting the Montreal Canadiens at 7 PM ET on NHL Network Radio, SiriusXM 91, while the Anaheim Ducks face the Vegas Golden Knights at 9:30 PM ET on Sirius 208 and XM 219. Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM App Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick & Tyler Madarasz   Alex Newhook scored twice for the second straight game as the Montreal Canadiens rallied with four unanswered goals to defeat the Buffalo Sabres 6-2 in Game 3. Cole Caufield added a goal and an assist, Lane Hutson and Jake Evans each recorded two assists, and Jakub Dobes made 26 saves in the win. Out West, Cutter Gauthier tallied three assists to lead the Anaheim Ducks to a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4. Beckett Sennecke and Alex Killorn each posted a goal and an assist, while Mikael Granlund and Ian Moore also scored. Lukas Dostal stopped 18 shots for Anaheim. Meanwhile on the weekend, Jackson Blake scored in overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes completed a sweep of the Philadelphia Flyers with a 3-2 win in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference Second Round series. In the other Western Conference matchup, Kirill Kaprizov recorded a goal and two assists to power the Minnesota Wild past the Colorado Avalanche 5-1 in Game 3. Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM App Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick & Tyler Madarasz   The Carolina Hurricanes dominate the Philadelphia Flyers with a 4-1 win in Game 3, as Jordan Staal and Andrei Svechnikov each recorded a goal and an assist to push Carolina to a perfect 7-0 postseason record and a commanding 3-0 series lead heading into Game 4 on Saturday. We also discuss the NHL’s Norris Trophy nominees and hear from Sabres Captain Rasmus Dahlin who was one of three finalists alongside Cale Makar, and Zach Werenski. Plus, Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill speaks at the end of season press conference and makes it clear there won’t be major offseason changes despite the team’s first-round exit to the Minnesota Wild after three consecutive trips to the Western Conference Final. Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM App Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick & Tyler Madarasz   The Buffalo Sabres grabbed a 1-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference Second Round with a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens at KeyBank Center. Josh Doan and Ryan McLeod each recorded a goal and an assist, Zach Benson added two assists, and Alex Lyon stopped 26 shots as Buffalo continued its breakout playoff run. Out West, the Anaheim Ducks evened their second-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights with a 3-1 victory in Game 2. Beckett Sennecke, Leo Carlsson, and Jansen Harkins scored for Anaheim, while Lukas Dostal turned aside 21 shots in a strong performance between the pipes. Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM App Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick & Tyler Madarasz   The Toronto Maple Leafs landed the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft after winning the Draft Lottery. The San Jose Sharks secured the No. 2 pick, while the Vancouver Canucks will select third overall. Despite entering the lottery with just an 8.5 percent chance — the fifth-best odds — Toronto moved up to claim the top spot for the third time in franchise history. The Maple Leafs previously selected Auston Matthews first overall in 2016 and Wendel Clark in 1985. The Colorado Avalanche win 5-2 over the Minnesota Wild in Game 2 of the Western Conference Second Round. Nathan MacKinnon led the way with a goal and two assists, while Martin Necas and Gabriel Landeskog each added a goal and an assist. Scott Wedgewood stopped 29 shots as Colorado, the top seed in the Central Division and Western Conference, extended its series lead to 2-0. Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM App Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick & Tyler Madarasz  The Stanley Cup Playoffs delivered high drama as Taylor Hall played the hero, scoring in overtime to lift the Carolina Hurricanes to a thrilling 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 2. Hall’s relentless drive to the net paid off as he buried a rebound through chaos in front, notching his first career playoff OT winner. Meanwhile, out West, Ivan Barbashev’s late third-period goal powered the Vegas Golden Knights to a 3-1 victory against the Anaheim Ducks in Game 1. With the postseason intensity heating up, attention now turns to the future of the league—the NHL Draft Lottery goes live at 7 PM ET/4PM PT, listen live on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio Channel 91.  Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM App Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick & Tyler Madarasz  Alex Newhook scored the go-ahead goal as the Montreal Canadiens edged the Tampa Bay Lightning 2–1 in Game 7. Montreal now heads to Buffalo to face the Sabres in the second round, with Game 1 set for Wednesday. Out west, Cale Makar delivered a dominant performance with two third-period goals and an assist, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a crazy 9–6 victory over the Minnesota Wild in Game 1 of their second-round series. Off the ice, the Toronto Maple Leafs made major front office moves, hiring Mats Sundin as senior executive adviser for hockey operations and naming John Chayka as general manager. Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM App Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick & Tyler Madarasz   The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are heating up after an action-packed night in the Western Conference. The Anaheim Ducks punched their ticket to the second round with a convincing 5-2 Game 6 win over the Edmonton Oilers, powered by standout performances from Leo Carlsson, Troy Terry, and Chris Kreider, who each tallied a goal and two assists. Cutter Gauthier added a goal and an assist, while Lukas Dostal stood strong with 25 saves as Anaheim secured its first playoff series victory since 2017. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild are moving on for the first time since 2015 after defeating the Dallas Stars 5-2 in Game 6, led by a dominant showing from Quinn Hughes, who recorded two goals and an assist. Looking ahead, the NHL has announced that the Philadelphia Flyers will face the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round, with Game 1 set for Saturday, May 2nd in Raleigh. Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM App Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick & Tyler Madarasz   Cam York scored in overtime to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a 1–0 Game 6 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, clinching the series and sending them into a second-round matchup against the top-seeded Carolina Hurricanes. In the Western Conference, Brett Howden delivered a dramatic short-handed goal in double overtime to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 5–4 Game 5 victory over the Utah Mammoth, pushing them to the brink of elimination. Meanwhile, Alexandre Texier’s early third-period goal proved to be the difference as the Montreal Canadiens edged the Tampa Bay Lightning taking a 3–2 series lead with Game 6 set for Friday in Montreal. Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM App Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick & Tyler Madarasz   In a thrilling slate of Stanley Cup Playoff action, the Bruins found their hero in David Pastrnak, who buried a slick overtime winner after a perfect stretch pass from Elias Lindholm, lifting Boston to a 2-1 Game 5 victory. Kirill Kaprizov starred for the Minnesota Wild with a goal and two assists in a 4-2 win over the Dallas Stars, putting Minnesota one win away from its first playoff series victory in 11 years. Out west, Leon Draisaitl scored twice to keep the Edmonton Oilers alive, leading a 4-1 win against the Anaheim Ducks and forcing a Game 6. Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM App Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick & Tyler Madarasz  The NHL playoffs are delivering nonstop drama, and last night was no exception. Shea Theodore played hero for the Vegas Golden Knights, burying an overtime winner in a thrilling 5-4 Game 4 victory over Utah, sending his team back home with a huge boost of momentum. Meanwhile, Kris Letang continues to clutch up for Pittsburgh, scoring his second straight game-winner to keep the Penguins alive against the Flyers. Tonight’s slate is just as intense: the Buffalo Sabres have a chance to eliminate the Boston Bruins, the Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars clash in a pivotal Game 5, and the Edmonton Oilers return home fighting to stave off elimination against the Anaheim Ducks. Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM App Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick & Tyler Madarasz   A dramatic night across the NHL playoffs, from emotional farewells to overtime chaos. Anže Kopitar’s legendary 20-season career with the Kings appears to come to a poignant end as the team is swept by the Colorado Avalanche, closing the book on an era in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Ryan Poehling plays hero for the Anaheim Ducks, scoring a bizarre overtime winner to edge the Edmonton Oilers in a thrilling Game 4. We also dive into Tampa Bay’s clutch late-game performance by Brandon Hagel in a 3-2 win over Montreal, and the Buffalo Sabres had a dominant showing as they push the Boston Bruins to the brink of elimination. It’s a night full of momentum swings, heartbreak, and playoff intensity you won’t want to miss. Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM App! Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick & Tyler Madarasz   The Colorado Avalanche moved closer to advancing with a 4–2 Game 3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings, powered by a strong performance from Artturi Lehkonen, who recorded a goal and an assist, while Gabriel Landeskog, Cale Makar, and Brock Nelson also found the back of the net. Scott Wedgewood stood solid in goal with 24 saves. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Sabres took control of their series with a 3–1 win over the Boston Bruins, as Alex Tuch netted the decisive goal early in the third period and Alex Lyon impressed with 24 saves in his first start of the series. In other playoff action, the Carolina Hurricanes continued their dominance, pushing the Ottawa Senators to the brink of elimination with the victory! Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM App Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick & Tyler Madarasz   Wyatt Johnston played hero for the Dallas Stars, scoring a power-play goal deep into double overtime to secure a thrilling 4–3 win over the Minnesota Wild. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Flyers continued their dominant push, taking Game 3 against the Pittsburgh Penguins and moving that much closer to a sweep. Out west, Cutter Gauthier delivered a breakout performance, scoring his first two playoff goals—including a clutch late-game winner—to power the Anaheim Ducks past the Edmonton Oilers in a high-scoring 6–4 battle! Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on the SiriusXM App Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick & Tyler Madarasz   Moser’s overtime heroics lifted the Tampa Bay Lightning past the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2, while Nicolas Roy scored at 7:44 of OT to cap a Colorado Avalanche comeback in a 2–1 win over the Los Angeles Kings. In the East, Viktor Arvidsson scored twice as the Boston Bruins held off the Buffalo Sabres to even their series, and Logan Cooley delivered a late third-period go-ahead goal to secure the Utah Mammoth’s first-ever Stanley Cup Playoff victory. Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM App Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.