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On a special edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, the guys preview all four Western Conference Stanley Cup playoff matchups, discuss what to expect when the postseason begins on Saturday, and make their first round picks to close out the show.
This episode was recorded live at 11:30am ET on April 17, 2026.
Hosts: Jesse Granger and Sean McIndoe
With: Mark Lazerus, Michael Russo, Thomas Drance, and Scott Wheeler
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Chris Flannery
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