Top Shelf: Previewing every 1st-round series
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Hosts Aidan Thakkar, Levi Smith, Kyle Cushman, and John Matisz preview and give their predictions for every matchup in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs:
- Maple Leafs vs. Senators (01:22)
- Lightning vs. Panthers (07:41)
- Capitals vs. Canadiens (11:26)
- Hurricanes vs. Devils (15:13)
- Jets vs. Blues (17:30)
- Stars vs. Avalanche (22:02)
- Golden Knights vs. Wild (25:26)
- Kings vs. Oilers (28:35)
- Predicting the Cup Final, Conn Smythe (34:37)
- Trivia! Fill out this mystery playoff bracket (36:32)
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