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Slafkovsky, Thompson storm Stanley Cup playoff opening weekend
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Apr 20, 202652:31
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The Stanley Cup playoffs are back after a weekend packed with series-opening games. The guys give their thoughts on every Game 1 from both conferences, including a thrilling Sabres win in Buffalo, a huge night for Juraj Slafkovsky and the Habs in Tampa Bay, and a statement by the Wild in a rout of the Dallas Stars. Plus, a quick lookahead to tonight’s Ducks-Oilers matchup and what this postseason means for Connor McDavid’s future in Edmonton.
Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus
With: Jesse Granger
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Chris Flannery
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"Slafkovsky, Thompson storm Stanley Cup playoff opening weekend" is an episode of The Athletic Hockey Show. Runtime 52 min. Published April 20, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
