The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here! Which also means that it's grilling season. What has Nick been smoking so far?

Jeff Blashill is out as the head coach of the Detroit Red Wings. Where will the team head from here? Could another former Red Wing be back in the mix?

Mark Scheifele had some pointed words that have given the Winnipeg Jets reasons to be concerned. How can the Jets fix the latest problem for the team?

The first round matchups are set, so let's see who Carl, Nick and Trash Dog pick for each matchup. Some storylines to watch:

- How will Sheldon Keefe keep up with Jon Cooper's in series adjustment?

- Triston Jarry and Juuse Saros' health

- The Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers pressure to reach high expectations

We also celebrate Hi Sticking and fantasy league victories, after ties are settled.

All this and more on episode 378 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft

Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian

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