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The Vegas Golden Knights-Colorado Avalanche Western Conference Final matchup is set, but there is still one game left to play in the East, as the guys preview tonight’s Game 7 between the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres. Plus, which goalie left in the playoffs is the most trustworthy in net, thoughts on Mitch Marner’s Conn Smythe case, and his potential goal of the year in Game 6 against the Anaheim Ducks, VGK forfeiting a second-round draft pick after “flagrant violations” of NHL media regulations, and who should fill the coaching vacancies for the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs.
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