Mike Zeisberger joins; Tkachuk shines, Hurricanes rolling, Quenneville joins Ducks

Mike Zeisberger, NHL.com's Toronto-based staff writer, joins co-hosts Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke to break down the Eastern Conference Second Round, starting with Auston Matthews and the Leafs-Panthers series. The crew debates whether Matthew's scoring drought is concerning or if his impact in face-offs and other areas suggests he's still playing a key role. They also look at Matthew Tkachuk’s influence on the series. 

The conversation shifts to the Hurricanes-Capitals series, where all three defend Carolina’s disciplined style, with Shawn calling it “beautiful” and undeniably effective.

Before the interview, Dan and Shawn dig into the Golden Knights-Oilers matchup, praising Edmonton’s bounce-back Game 4 shutout after a defensive lapse in Game 3. They also touch on Miro Heiskanen’s return, Mikko Rantanen’s performance, and coaching changes around the league.