First round playoff preview: Puck Podcast April 17, 2026

In the first period we recap the opening week of action in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the Eastern Conference with the Carolina Hurricanes already advancing into Round 2! In the second period we look at the opening week of action in the Western Conference Playoffs with the Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars turning into a first round epic clash. In the third period we have listener e-mails. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We discuss Rick Bowness' rant and GM comings and going. Plus a recap of the final games of the regular season and a complete first round playoff preview. AND lots of e-mail reaction to Doug's announcement he will be stepping away from the show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Eddie and Doug discuss front office moves by the Devils, Kraken and Ducks. We recap the past week in the NHL with more teams clinching playoff berths while others are officially eliminated. MAJOR SHOW NEWS in the 3rd period plus listener e-mails. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Recap of the past week in the NHL including the firing of Islanders head coach Patrick Roy and Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving. Look back at the past 7 days on the ice with more teams clinching playoff spot. Plus listener e-mails...and an Easter Quiz. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In our first period we recap all the news from the past week in the NHL including the stunning firing of Vegas Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy. We also recap the past week on the ice in the NHL as we get another week closer to the playoffs. Plus listener e-mails. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Doug Stolhand returns to join Eddie Garcia to talk about news from the latest NHL GM meetings, an injury to Leon Draisailt and more. We recap all the games from the past week in the NHL as the Blue Jackets and Predators make playoff pushes. Plus listener e-mails. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fallout from the Auston Matthews hit plus all the news from the past week in the NHL. Recap of the past week on the ice in the NHL including the Stars looking to chase down the Avalanche. Plus listener e-mails. Eddie Garcia is joined by special guest co-hosts Jeff Ponder and Hart Stoffman. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Eddie Garcia and guest co-host Jeff Ponder discuss the moves made ahead of the NHL trade dealine. They recap all the games in the past week in the NHL including the Buffalo Sabres move into first place. Plus fan feedback e-mails. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join by special guest host Hart in Lake Echo, Nova Scotia! We discuss the LA Kings firing head coach Jim Hiller plus long term injuries from the Olympics for Sidney Crosby and Mikko Rantanen. Plus a peek ahead to the upcoming trade deadline. We recap all the games from the past week as the playoff race takes shape. The Sabres look like a playoff team while the defending champion Florida Panthers do not. Plus listener e-mails. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We recap that past week at the Olympics in hockey including the US men and women claiming gold. Plus listener e-mails and reactions from listeners on the men's gold medal games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.