Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode fielding your questions and comments from The FAN Hockey Hotline! John-Michael Liles (17:33), former NHL defenceman and Altitude TV analyst, swaps some stories with the guys before checking in on the Colorado Avalanche. He touches on how the team has battled through adversity this season, the key contributors along the way, the process of ramping up for the playoffs, and their outlook as they look to compete for a Cup. Later, Danny Webster (48:53) of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reflects on the Golden Knights' rough stretch of late, Jack Eichel's health, and the importance of finishing strong, before sharing some injury updates from the team.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick things off alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. The guys try to make sense of the Maple Leafs' mentality after securing back-to-back wins, before reviewing last night's battle between the Bruins and Sabres. They dig in on what's behind Boston and Buffalo's resurgences this year, the leading candidates to take home the Hart Memorial Trophy, Evan Bouchard's recent play, and what game Friedge is most looking forward to watching tonight.

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Matt Marchese returns alongside Mike Futa to review a busy night around the NHL. The touch on the key wins that could prove decisive in the playoff race, what's in store for the Maple Leafs moving forward, and the teams to keep an eye on down the stretch. Next, former NHLer Wayne Simmonds (27:23) stops by to share some stories from his career, chat his work with the Flyers, and reflect on the ripple effects of the decline in physicality around the league. Later, Mollie Walker (50:52) of the New York Post discusses the Rangers' outlook to finish the year, what's ahead for Vincent Trocheck and Jonathan Quick, the team's foundation for the future, and Alexis Lafrenière's recent surge.

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