Mike Johnson joins the show to help preview all of the first round matchups out East.

Topics include:

• How the Capitals broke free from their Stanley Cup hangover (4:00)
• Whether the Islanders can score enough to keep up with the Penguins (15:30)
• The formula for Columbus to slow down the Lightning (29:00)
• Why this time could be different for the Leafs (40:00)

https://embed.acast.com/thehockeypdocast/episode286-easternconferenceround1preview

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