The NHL playoffs are well underway and the series are definitely not going as expected. We break down every series, trying to find out how all these 2-2 series will finish. Our look includes:

- A surprising increase in goals

- An equally surprising (and related?) increase in playoff penalty calls

- Controversial goalie intereference calls

- Whether the Toronto Maple Leafs or Edmonton Oilers have more pressure on them

- Can the Florida Panthers advance with 0 powerplay goals?

- Will the Colorado Avalanche and the magical Cale Makar sweep?

- Brad Marchand and the wack-back

- Mike Smith turning over the puck and keeping his job

As well, for news of the week:

- The New York Islanders fired Barry Trotz

- The Ottawa Senators fired Pierre McGuire

- The Norris Trophy nominees were announced

All this and more on episode 379 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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

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