The NHL playoffs are almost here and that means that it's time to preview the Eastern Conference Play in round!

The NHL released the latest COVID-19 test results. Has the NHL done all that they can to keep the players and staff safe?

The Boston Bruins, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers will play a round robin tournament to warm up. What can be expected from this tournament?

With 4 best of 5 matchups happening, we look at:

Are Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins finally healthy enough?

Which goalie will start for the New York Rangers?

Can Sergei Bobrovsky return to form?

What do the Toronto Maple Leafs have to do to win a playoff round? And will this count?

Lastly, we get a phone call from "Wayne Pegula" who has some questions and also something to promote.

All this and more on episode 287 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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