They're Back. Vegas Clinches Third Finals Appearance in Nine Seasons

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this edition of The FAN Hockey Show discussing the Golden Knights' sweep of the Avalanche to move onto the Stanley Cup Final. Producer Mike Gentile joins the boys in-studio to reflect on what swung the series in Vegas' favour, the success of the franchise through their first nine seasons, and what's ahead in Colorado following the defeat, before looking into the Canucks' off-season so far. Elliotte Friedman (32:10), Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, shares his takeaways from the Knights' sweep. They touch on Vegas' recipe for success, the next steps for the Avs, what ultimately went wrong for the Presidents' Trophy winners, and Jared Bednar's future. The guys wrap up with a preview of tonight's Game 4 between the Canadiens and Hurricanes.

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