The Athletic Hockey Show

With the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in full swing, Max and Jesse highlight some of the players who have elevated their game and raised their profile so far. Before that, the guys react to news of the Pittsburgh Penguins parting ways with head coach Mike Sullivan and discuss where he could end up and what’s next for the Pens. Plus, a look at where every series stands heading into Monday night’s slate of games. 



Hosts: Max Bultman and Jesse Granger

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery
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Hailey and Max look back on night five of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, beginning with Gabriel Landeskog's triumphant return to the Colorado Avalanche lineup, only to be spoiled by Tyler Seguin and the Stars in overtime. They discuss the upstart LA Kings taking a 2-0 series lead over the Oilers, and the Capitals handling the Habs with ease to lead their series 2-0. Hails and Max look ahead to night six of the playoffs, with the Maple Leafs and Jets looking to put a stranglehold on their series with the Senators and Blues, the Lightning hoping to regroup after losing Game 1 to the Panthers, and Vegas and the Wild shooting to take the all important Game 3 in their series.

Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Max Bultman
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Jeff Domet
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Sean, Frank and Sean look back on night four of the Stanley Cup playoffs with Toronto and Carolina taking two games to none series leads over Ottawa and New Jersey, Minnesota tying their series with Vegas, and Florida destroying Tampa Bay, on Lightning ice in their game one.The boys look ahead to a three game slate in night five, with Montreal and Edmonton attempting to even their series with Washington and Los Angeles and Dallas traveling to Colorado to face the Avalanche in pivotal game three.

Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe
With: Frankie Corrado
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Jeff Domet
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Sean Gentille and Arthur Staple give their instant reaction to the New York Islanders announcing that Lou Lamoriello's contract as President and General Manager will not be renewed and discuss what comes next for the franchise.

Host: Sean Gentille
With: Arthur Staple
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Chris Flannery
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Five members of Canada’s 2018 World Junior hockey team — Michael McLeod, Alex Formenton, Carter Hart, Dillon Dube, and Cal Foote — are set to stand trial on sexual-assault charges this week stemming from a June 2018 incident in which a 20-year-old woman alleged she was assaulted over several hours in a London, Ontario, hotel room. The Athletic’s Mark Lazerus, Dan Robson, and Katie Strang discuss what to expect during the trial over the next several weeks, beginning with jury selection on Tuesday.

Host: Mark Lazerus
With: Dan Robson and Katie Strang
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Chris Flannery
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