Episode 396: 2021 Playoff Preview, North Division

Mike Johnson joins the show to preview the opening round matchups in the North Division. The topics include:

• Learning from the season series between the Oilers and Jets
• What the Jets should do to try to slow down Connor McDavid
• Pros and cons of trying to line match in a playoff series
• Playing McDavid and Draisaitl together vs. splitting them up
• Nikolaj Ehlers' importance to the Jets
• The struggles on the power play for the Leafs
• Leafs defense vs. Canadiens offense (and vice versa)
• Why Brendan Gallagher is the engine for Montreal's offense
• Different forward combinations for the Leafs based on game state

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