The 2021 NHL Playoffs are here and we break down all 8 matchups of the first round.

Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals: Vitek Vanecek is out for the Capitals. Is Craig Anderson the answer for them?

New York Islanders vs. Pittsburgh Penguins: Kyle Palmieri scored two goals in a game defined by the role players. Which star player will define this series and why is it Sidney Crosby?

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers: Nikita Kucherov and Steven Stamkos are back for the Lightning. What impact will they have on this series? Is it fair that Tampa gets to bring them back like they did?

Nashville Predators vs. Carolina Hurricanes: How will Carolina beat Nashville at their own game?

Minnesota Wild vs. Vegas Golden Knights: How long can the Cam Talbot show last?

St. Louis Blues vs. Colorado Avalanche: How did Nick get away with keeping Carl quite about the Avalanche until this point?

Montreal Canadiens vs. Toronto Maple Leafs: After the Leafs advance, will it be Mitch Marner or William Nylander who the media demand to be traded?

Winnipeg Jets vs. Edmonton Oilers: Are two Connors better than one?

All this and more on episode 330 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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