S2 Ep53: Playoff Picture Set — Scott Burnside on Matchups, Pressure & What to Watch

Scott Burnside joins John Shannon and Daren Millard on 100% Hockey to break down the end of the NHL regular season and look ahead to the Stanley Cup playoffs.

The conversation covers the biggest storylines heading into the postseason, including teams facing pressure, potential matchups, and what could shape the playoff picture.

Topics include:

• Rick Bowness’ comments on the Columbus Blue Jackets and what it means moving forward
• Teams under pressure heading into the playoffs
• Potential matchups in the Eastern and Western Conferences
• The Carolina Hurricanes as a consistently strong but under-recognized contender
• Goaltending strategies and what matters most in the postseason
• Hart Trophy candidates, including Connor McDavid, Nikita Kucherov and Nathan MacKinnon
• Coaching changes and expectations around the league

A wide-ranging conversation on the biggest storylines heading into the Stanley Cup playoffs.