Kickstarting an Avalanche + Final Four in Goal with Jake Allen

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode with thoughts on the top storylines heading into the conference finals! Corey Masisak (17:07) of The Denver Post checks in on the Avalanche as they await tomorrow's Game 1 against the Golden Knights. He breaks down how the roster is staying ready amidst their long layoff, Gabriel Landeskog's impact in the postseason, the depth down the lineup, Nic Roy's insight on Vegas, how the lines match up, the evolution of Brent Burns, and how Colorado will manage their tandem in goal. Later, New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen (44:56) joins to share what it's like playing in the Bell Centre on a Saturday night, the challenge of staying sharp in-between each series, what it's like preparing for an elimination game, the mentality of a backup netminder, and more!

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