The first round of the playoffs has concluded, and the Montreal Canadiens advance to the second round as the only Canadian team remaining! Notably, the Minnesota Wild are moving on to the second round for the first time in 11 years, while the Buffalo Sabres make their return to this stage for the first time since 2007. In other matchups, the Knights narrowly defeated the Mammoth, and the Flyers eliminated Crosby and the Penguins. The most significant upset of the round came from the Ducks, who knocked off McDavid and the Oilers.

The first round of the NHL Playoffs continues to deliver excitement this year. We've witnessed two sweeps: Colorado eliminated the Kings, sending Kopitar into retirement, while the Hurricanes dispatched Tkachuk and his Senators to summer holidays. In other matchups, the Stars vs. Wild and Lightning vs. Habs are tied at two games each and the Sabres have the Bruins on the ropes. Meanwhile, the youthful exuberance of the Mammoth, Ducks, and Flyers is creating challenges for the Knights, Oilers, and Penguins. The competition is fierce, and the drama is palpable as teams battle to advance.

We've reached the second season as the NHL Playoffs kick off. Phil and Ryan share their outlook, analysis, and predictions for each series. Additionally, we wrap up the exciting storylines that emerged from the last week of the regular season, highlighting key moments from player and manager season-ending press conferences.