"The pathos is upped." Check in on the playoffs' first round with Kelly, Eva, and Rave! Lots to contend with so far, including Kuzy gaslighting the Canes with a veneer of respectability, Caps messiness (fond), Canucks messiness (anxious), and sweet Mitchell Marner's exquisite suffering. This episode was recorded on April 27, 2024.

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Timecodes: (3:12) Hurricanes vs. Islanders | (15:11) Golden Knights vs. Stars | (18:24) Capitals vs. Rangers | (28:42) Maple Leafs vs. Bruins | (42:56) Canucks vs. Predators | (52:12) Oilers vs. Kings | (53:23) Jets vs. Avalanche