Best Hockey Alberta Podcasts (2024)

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Running Out of Oil 49:48

19m ago49:48

49:48

Luke Fox joins Justin Bourne and Sam McKee to help break down Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final as the Panthers push the Oilers to the brink of elimination (1:44). He gets into the sleepy start from Edmonton, the lack of production from their stars, Barkov's elite two-way play, Tkachuk's reduced role and if there's any way the Oilers can fight back t…

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Edmonton Oilers move to brink of elimination and raise questions 26:47

13h ago26:47

26:47

Join host Nick Zararis on the episode of Locked on Oilers to breakdown the Oilers struggles against the Florida Panthers so far in the Stanley Cup final. The Oilers are uncomfortable in the current series conditions and struggling to translate their high flying, tempo offense to the rigid low event environment of the Stanley Cup final. Can the Oile…

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Why a rural family doc called it quits 26:43

16h ago26:43

26:43

Dr. Erin Sullivan worked a gruelling schedule as a family doc in rural Saskatchewan, struggling to balance ER shifts with a busy family practice–while lacking the system support she craved. She explains why she decided to retool her career when it had barely started.

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Cup Final Adversity in Alberta 49:50

7m ago49:50

49:50

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start by looking ahead to tonight's Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. Hockey Night in Canada's David Amber (7:56) weighs in on the Panthers' travel trouble, why a good start is crucial for the Oilers, Edmonton needing more out of Draisaitl and how big a factor home ice is for McDavid and co. Later, they regr…

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Can the Oilers stars raise their game and fuel a comeback? 28:33

1h ago28:33

28:33

Join Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers as he breaks down the performances of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl in the Stanley Cup final in relation to the rest of the postseason and why even though high expectations for the duo might seem unreasonable, they're outright essential if the Oilers are going to win the Stanley Cup Also, a …

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Oilers have a mountain to climb but they're not dead yet 1:13:46

3h ago1:13:46

1:13:46

I'd be lying if I didn't acknowledge the hole the Edmonton Oilers find themselves in after losing both games in Florida to kick off the Stanley Cup Final, but that doesn't mean the series is over. It just means the mountain gets a whole lot tougher to climb. I started this week's podcast with a recap of our trip to Florida, what it was like at the …

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Stanley Cup Final Officiating, Scoring on Sergei Bobrovsky, and finding a way to score 28:12

6h ago28:12

28:12

Join host Nick Zararis in this episode where we dive into the critical issues shaping the Stanley Cup final. We tackle the inconsistency of NHL officiating and explore how the Department of Player Safety's management of games impacts the sport. We also do a deep dive to show where Sergei Bobrovsky has conceded goals in this postseason and explore h…

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Florida Fortifies Home Ice 49:51

39m ago49:51

49:51

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back over last night's Game 2 as the Panthers power to a 2-0 series lead over the Oilers. They get into the Panthers' resilience after a soft first goal from Edmonton, the Oilers' lack of production and Draisaitl's controversial hit on Barkov. Five-time Stanley Cup champ Charlie Huddy (11:57) discusses…

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Edmonton Oilers fall short in game 2 | How will Oilers respond at home in Alberta? 29:00

2h ago29:00

29:00

Join host Nick Zararis as he breaks down the Edmonton Oilers' tough start in the Stanley Cup Final, falling behind 2-0 against the Florida Panthers. In this episode, Nick dives into the Oilers' performance, discussing their struggles in Game 2 and how Florida's physicality and style have dictated the pace of the series. Despite the 2-0 deficit, Nic…

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Must-Win for Edmonton? 50:24

1d ago50:24

50:24

Hockey Night in Canada's Craig Simpson joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to help break down Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final as the Panthers got away with a 3-0 victory over the Oilers with big thanks to a standout performance from Sergei Bobrovsky (3:07). They get into the Oilers' complete effort despite the loss, Barkov's dominant defensive pla…

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How the Edmonton Oilers Can Adapt and Win Game 2 26:37

6d ago26:37

26:37

Join Nick Zararis for an in depth conversation about the lessons the Edmonton Oilers can take away from game number one of the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers including putting more pressure on Sergei Bobrovsky with screens and net front jam plays. In addition we'll also discuss why it's important that even though the Oilers played w…

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Episode 35 - Kwaku Amoateng Firefighter, Author, Illustrator and Fitness Enthusiast 1:30:46

2h ago1:30:46

1:30:46

Kwaku immigrated to Canada from Africa as a youngster and grew up in the GTA. A fantastic human that gives his impression of life lessons from his grandmother, leaving the world a better place, and general wholesome humanity. It was an absolute pleasure having him on the podcast. Find out more about Jason at www.JasonPriceCountry.com Interested in …

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Gearing Up for Game One of the Final 49:48

1h ago49:48

49:48

After a long week of waiting, Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee get set for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday. They discuss Connor McDavid's star factor before they are joined by former president, executive and head coach Doug MacLean (6:11) for Off-the-Rails Friday! Mac gets into his roots in Florida, how the Panthers defend McDa…

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Stanley Cup Final Preview: Oilers vs Panthers - Key Storylines, Matchups & Predictions 32:14

6h ago32:14

32:14

Join Nick Zararis and Armando Velez us for an in-depth preview of the highly anticipated Stanley Cup Final matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers. In this episode, we dive into the key storylines both on and off the ice, examining how each team's journey to the final has set the stage for an epic showdown. From Connor McDavid and …

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The pre-Stanley Cup Voicemail Episode 1:15:18

16h ago1:15:18

1:15:18

It’s always amazing to me to see what the voicemail segment of Better Lait Than Never has turned into. When I first started the voicemail, I was hoping that maybe a handful of people would chime in with their takes, but I never expected it to grow to a spot where I turn that one segment into whole episodes. With the Oilers heading to the Stanley Cu…

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How history predicts the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers Stanley Cup final 26:10

9d ago26:10

26:10

Join host Nick Zararis on this episode as we dive into how NHL history can help us predict the outcome of the Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers Stanley Cup Final. We'll explore the playoff paths that led both teams to this point. We'll discuss the differing ways in which each organization constructed its respective roster, Florida on home run tr…

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Oilers + Stanley Cup Final = OMFG 53:18

1d ago53:18

53:18

We're only days away from the Oilers beginning their quest for the Stanley Cup in the finals, and this off-week has given me all kinds of time to think about the ride it's been just to get here. This season has been one for the books, I'll tell you that much. To kick off the podcast, I started by telling my version of the story of how the Western C…

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The Final's Battle Between the Pipes 49:54

2d ago49:54

49:54

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the latest on the Mitch Marner saga as murmurs from his camp suggest he'd like to play out his contract in Toronto. Former NHL scout Jason Bukala (6:01) discusses how difficult it will be for the Leafs to find a partner in a Marner deal, Barkov's elite hockey IQ, how the Panthers can get under th…

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The Oilers recipe to win the Stanley Cup | Stuart Skinner's role, clash of styles and experience 25:54

2d ago25:54

25:54

Join Nick Zararis as he previews the Edmonton Oilers matchup in the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers. Like most of the Oilers' playoff run, the team's fortune will likely be defined by the goaltending performance of Stuart Skinner. Against a volume shooting, high intensity forecheck team like the Panthers, the Oilers' defense will hav…

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The Essentials for Edmonton 49:57

3d ago49:57

49:57

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start with a chat on the pros and cons of the long break ahead of Game 1 of the Cup Final and which team it benefits more in terms of health and rest. Hockey Night in Canada's Garry Galley (6:33) reflects on Shesterkin's play in the conference finals before diving in on how the Oilers and Panthers match up and where e…

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Connor McDavid's Burden of Greatness |Oilers' playoff magic | A quick glance at the Florida Panthers 27:58

13d ago27:58

27:58

Join host Nick Zararis as he dives deep into the extraordinary journey of Connor McDavid and the immense pressure he's shouldered from a young age to lead the Edmonton Oilers to glory. In this episode, we explore McDavid's burden of greatness, his unwavering determination, and how he's singularly driven to be a winner. Experience the excitement and…

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Stanley Cup Stage is Set 49:47

4d ago49:47

49:47

The stage for the Stanley Cup Final is set and Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee get into the Oilers breaking their Cup Final drought, the bizarre scheduling and share brief takeaways from the weekend's elimination games. Oilers GM Ken Holland (5:36) reflects on his team's path to the Stanley Cup Final, the Knoblauch decision, how it change…

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Oilers game six win over stars secures Stanley Cup Final spot | Instant reaction and analysis 28:00

6d ago28:00

28:00

In this long overdue episode, Nick Zararis' dives into the Edmonton Oilers' spectacular victory over the Dallas Stars in Game 6 of the Western Conference Final, securing their first trip to the Stanley Cup Final in 18 years. We break down the key moments that led to this historic win, highlighting the stellar performances of Stuart Skinner, who sto…

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Oilers dominate Stars in game 5, move one win away from Cup Final 10:39

6d ago10:39

10:39

The Edmonton Oilers won game 5 of the Western Conference final in dominating fashion over the Dallas Stars. The win moves Edmonton within one win of the Stanley Cup final for the first time since 2006. The Oilers stars have shown up and put serious heat on the Stars, making Dallas uncomfortable and short on answers. Oilers dominate Stars in game 5,…

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Panthers Push Rangers to the Ropes 49:53

7d ago49:53

49:53

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look ahead to tonight's Game 5 between the Oilers and Stars before they are joined by Doug MacLean (5:38) for Off-the-Rails Friday! Mac gets into Shesterkin's dominant series, Florida's leadership, Knoblauch's gutsy lineup decisions and the impact of Tanev's injury. Then, he shares his thoughts…

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Locked on crossover: Oilers and Stars is now best two out of three featuring Joey Wheeler of Locked on Stars 36:07

17d ago36:07

36:07

Join Nick Zararis and Joey Wheeler in this episode as they dive deep into the thrilling playoff series between the Edmonton Oilers and the Dallas Stars. They break down the Oilers' dramatic comeback in Game 4, tying the series at 2-2, and explore the impact of this pivotal game. Hear their insights on the Dallas Stars' struggles after Chris Tanev's…

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White Coat, Black Art Book Talk 59:26

13d ago59:26

59:26

A single book can have the power to help us heal. A panel of celebrated physicians and nurses, along with members of the audience, weigh in on the books that inspired them at a live event recorded at Hamilton’s Central Library, hosted by Dr. Brian Goldman.

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Yet another voicemail episode 59:40

8d ago59:40

59:40

I didn't get a chance to get through the voicemails in yesterday's episode, so I decided to go back-to-back with and work through what you've been thinking about over the last week or so. Keep leaving your takes, please, because this is honestly one of my favourite parts of the week. I love hearing from you. 💻 Website: https://oilersnation.com/ Fol…

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Rangers' Top-Line Tension with Mark Messier 49:51

8d ago49:51

49:51

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Oilers' Game 4 win over the Stars to tie up the series and the back-and-fourth momentum swings throughout the WCF. NHL Network's Mike Rupp (6:12) shares his thoughts on the Oilers' period-to-period inconsistencies, their resilience after going down 2-0 and how the team responded to the heat…

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Edmonton Oilers Overcome 2-0 Deficit to Tie Playoff Series | How they won game 4 28:03

17d ago28:03

28:03

In this episode, join host Nick Zararis as he dives deep into the Edmonton Oilers' thrilling comeback in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final. Facing a daunting 2-0 deficit, the Oilers showcased incredible heart and determination to rally back and tie the series at 2-2. We'll also explore how Kris Koblauch's strategic lineup decisions played a pi…

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Will the Oilers tie the series or find themselves up against the wall? 40:54

13d ago40:54

40:54

We're in the hours leading up to Game 4, and the Oilers find themselves in a familiar, albeit uncomfortable position. Win, and the series is tied, lose, and they'll backed into a corner. That's life in the playoffs when you can't stop shooting yourselves in the foot. I started this week's podcast with a quick recap of our trip down to Dallas and ho…

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Coaching Playoff Slumps with Rick Bowness 49:41

10d ago49:41

49:41

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Panthers' overtime win over the Rangers last night, Shesterkin's outstanding play despite the result and the Rangers' stars failing to show up so far in the series. Recently retired Jets coach Rick Bowness (5:41) discusses how Roope Hintz changes the WCF, the Stars' roster-building path to …

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Why Nurse and Ceci got re-united | A series comparison | Why the Oilers need to elevate their game 24:51

11d ago24:51

24:51

The Edmonton Oilers are trailing the Dallas Stars 2-1 through three games of the Western Conference Final. While the Oilers have only been outscored by three goals, two of which are empty net goals through three games, the team's inability to kickstart its potent power play is jumping out as a real problem. In addition, the Oilers re-unification of…

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Stars Shining in the WCF 49:50

11d ago49:50

49:50

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look back on Game 3 in the WCF - Dallas flipping a switch in the 2nd to power their way to a 2-1 series lead over Edmonton. TNT's Eddie Olczyk (4:59) shares his takeaways from the game, whether the Oilers should start Skinner in Game 4, how Hintz changes the series and reminisces on his Cup run…

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Oilers fail to capitalize on strong start, fall behind 2-1 in series to Stars 29:26

12d ago29:26

29:26

The Edmonton Oilers lost 5-3 to the Dallas Stars Monday night in a game the the former scored the first two goals. After getting out to a comfortable lead, Dallas' Jason Robertson got the Stars going and ultimately, the visiting team's offense proved too much for Edmonton's defense. While Stuart Skinner wasn't great Monday, he gave the Oilers a cha…

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Oilers look to win crucial swing game 3 | NHL officiating crisis 27:07

11d ago27:07

27:07

The Edmonton Oilers are set to take on the Dallas Stars in game number three of the western conference final. After winning a game on the road to negate home ice advantage, the Oilers will look to win a crucial swing game and seize control of the series. How can the Oilers find more offense in a series where there isn't a whole lot of room? Can the…

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Pressing Panthers 49:44

17d ago49:44

49:44

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look back on the Oilers' overtime win over the Stars in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final. ESPN's Ray Ferraro (4:05) tees up tonight's Game 2 between the Rangers and Panthers - what went wrong for New York in Game 1, how effective Matt Rempe can be in this matchup and pressure starting to …

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Oilers stars deliver big and show team's potential in 2 OT win to take 1-0 series lead 30:06

24d ago30:06

30:06

The Edmonton Oilers got out to a 1-0 series lead in the Western Conference final against the Dallas Stars in a 3-2 double overtime win. The team's stars, Leon Draisaitl, Connor McDavid, Zach Hyman and Evan Bouchard were their usual superb selves and the Oilers played a complete road game 1 minimizing Dallas' chances and allowing Stuart Skinner to s…

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The Goalie Hour & Devils Hire Keefe 49:49

15d ago49:49

49:49

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Rangers' analyst Steve Valiquette (2:54) to break down the Panthers' 3-0 win over the Rangers in Game 1 of the ECF last night and how the Panthers' effective gameplan led to a clean score sheet for Bobrovsky. Then, he shares his thoughts on Oettinger's up-and-down play, what the Oilers can do as a team t…

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Locked on crossover: Stars and Oilers Western Conference final preview | How we got here | key storylines | X-factor players | key stats | Series prediction 38:54

25d ago38:54

38:54

The Edmonton Oilers are once again in the Western Conference final, this time taking on the Dallas Stars. Joining the show is Joey Erikson of locked on Stars to help break down the series from every angle. How did both teams get here and what's driven their success? Who's each team's x-factor? What stats tell the story of their team? Who wins and i…

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The kidney transplant waiting game 26:46

16d ago26:46

26:46

Judith Morrison needs a kidney. While she's on dialysis, her sister Catherine is putting out a public plea for a living donor. But the search has been hard. And if they do find a donor, the sisters say that person will have to go through a long and opaque testing process - one that experts say needs to be improved across Canada.…

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Oilers are heading to Dallas for the Western Conference Final 1:00:49

24d ago1:00:49

1:00:49

The Oilers are one sleep away from kicking off the Western Conference Final against the Dallas Stars, which meant I had plenty to talk about on today's episode of Better Lait Than Never. I started the podcast with a couple of odds and ends from the end of the Vancouver series that I forgot to cover in yesterday's reaction episode of Better Lait Tha…

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ECF Gets Going at the Garden 49:34

19d ago49:34

49:34

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Conference Finals as the Panthers and Rangers get their series underway tonight. Three-time NHL All-Star Alexei Kovalev (6:52) shares how the NHL has gotten faster, but not necessarily more skilled. Then, he reminisces on his Cup run with the Rangers 30 years ago and shares his biggest con…

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Early Oilers Western Conference Final thoughts | Oilers conference final history | What to know about the Stars? | Keys to the series 28:18

26d ago28:18

28:18

The Edmonton Oilers are in the conference final for the third time this century and face an uphill battle against the Dallas Stars. What does franchise history say about a foray this deep into the postseason? What should you know about the Dallas Stars and why are they such a quality opponent? Who's the biggest key to Oilers playoff success. Early …

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Getting to Know the Leafs' Chief 49:50

20d ago49:50

49:50

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee share reactions to the Oilers' win over the Canucks in last night's Game 7 to advance to the Western Conference Final. Jason Gregor, Oilers analyst, breaks down Edmonton's series win, the Knoblauch effect for the Oilers and their biggest positives & concerns heading into their matchup with the Stars (1:30).…

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Leafs Hour: Berube Experience Begins 49:54

20d ago49:54

49:54

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee share their first impressions from today's introductory press conference for the Leafs' new head coach, Craig Berube. They get into the emphasis on accountability, the experience he brings and they project how he'll fit in the Toronto market and alongside the Leafs stars. Then, with a coach in the building,…

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Reaction Episode: Oilers move on to the Western Conference Final 16:23

18d ago16:23

16:23

Last night, the Oilers knocked the Canucks out in Game 7 and punched their ticket to Dallas for the Western Conference Final. For the second time in three years, the boys find themselves in the final four and will be looking for a much better showing than the last time they got this far in the playoffs. And since we’re all so excited about what’s t…

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Oilers rise to occasion, avoid disaster and advance to western conference finals with game 7 win over Canucks 29:36

20d ago29:36

29:36

The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 in game 7 of the second round of the Pacific division playoffs to advance to the Western Conference final. Although the Oilers got out to a 3-0 lead, a few mistakes aloud the Canucks to creep back into the game. Luckily for the Oilers, they managed to withstand a third period push from Vancouve…

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Oilers face do or die game 7 and why they SHOULD win 30:26

21d ago30:26

30:26

The Edmonton Oilers dominated the Vancouver Canucks in a 5-1 win Saturday night to force a do or die game 7 back in British Colombia. After pulling out such an impressive performance, it's fair to wonder if they could match the intensity and desperation for a second straight game against a quality opponent like Vancouver. Oilers face do or die game…

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Breaking Down Berube 49:54

24d ago49:54

49:54

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look back on the Canucks' late heroics in their win over the Oilers before being joined by Doug MacLean (2:26) for Off-the-Rails Friday! Mac weighs in on Craig Berube's fit in Toronto, the Canucks' resilience in Game 5, who the Oilers start in net for Game 6 and what went wrong for the Hurrican…

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