The NHL took a stand against racism this week. Eventually. After playing on a day when many leagues boycotted games in support of of Black Lives Matter, the NHL took two days off to make a statement. Did the players and the league do the right thing?

Kasperi Kapanen was traded by the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Which isn't surprising. What Pittsburgh gave up was!

The Arizona Coyotes were punished for illegal training of junior players. Was the penalty too much?

Every series is currently at 3-1. Can any of these teams make it back? Does Boston miss Tuukka Rask more than they'd like to admit or has Tampa just figured it out? What team is the "Better Columbus"? What is wrong with the Colorado Avalanche and why is it Cale Makar's fault?

All this and more on episode 293 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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