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S2 Ep75: Two Stanley Cup Champions, One Series: Scotty Bowman and Ken Hitchcock on Carolina vs. Vegas
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Jun 5, 202651:20
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John Shannon sits down with two of hockey's greatest coaching minds — Stanley Cup champions Scotty Bowman and Ken Hitchcock — to dissect the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final between Carolina and Vegas.
The legends weigh in on referee decisions, coaching adjustments, and the ripple effect of Braden McNabb's injury on Vegas's defensive structure. Bowman and Hitchcock break down what each team needs to fix: Carolina must generate more offense from inside, while Vegas needs to protect their defensive structure and limit zone entries.
They also dig into the mental side of playoff hockey — managing emotions, winning the line change battle, and staying composed when the stakes are highest.
Ultimately, both coaches agree the series will come down to offensive zone possession and which goaltender rises to the moment.
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