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Max Bultman, Sean Gentille, and Shayna Goldman break down Alex Ovechkin’s Capitals winning his final home opener against Sidney Crosby’s Penguins and discuss how Caps head coach Spencer Carbery can maximize Ovi’s production throughout the season. Plus, thoughts on Oilers-Ducks, Stu Skinner’s nice start for the Jets, McKenna vs. Marner tonight when the Maple Leafs visit the Golden Knights, and more. And, to close things out, Harman Dayal joins the show to talk about the seven NHL players who can make or break their team’s season.
This episode was recorded live at 3:00pm ET on October 8, 2026.
0:00:00: Intro
0:01:20: Alex Ovechkin’s final home opener
0:16:00: Can Devon Levi keep it up for the Oilers?
0:22:50: Stuart Skinner playing well for the Jets
0:26:09: McKenna vs. Marner tonight
0:30:00: Flyers have given up 17 goals so far this season
0:37:49: Thoughts on the Blues outlook
0:42:25: Seven NHL players who could make or break their team’s season
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