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Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup Final game 2 matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights. Can Carolina set the tone physically in this game and even up the series at one game apiece? Will the top forward line become uncorked and find the back of the net?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Adam Gold, 99.9 The Fan Canes Insider, to further discuss the Carolina Hurricanes' game 1 loss to Vegas in the Stanley Cup Final. Also, they preview the NBA Finals, starting tonight between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren break down the Carolina Hurricanes' 5-4 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. How can Carolina bounce back after key mistakes erased an electric start? What are the keys to making sure the series heads to Vegas tied at one game apiece?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Tony Cordasco, host of the Locked On Golden Knights podcast, to give his analysis on the Carolina Hurricanes' opponent in the Stanley Cup Final. Also, they react to the AJ Brown and Myles Garrett trades in the NFL.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes hosting game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final tonight at the Lenovo Center. What does this opportunity mean to the players vying for their first Cup win, the veterans trying to lift it once again, and the community of Caniacs that support them?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes' opponent in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final: the Vegas Golden Knights. Who are the players to watch on the other side of the ice, and how will coach Rod Brind'Amour use line matchups to his advantage, particularly at home? Also, they give some flowers to Frederik Andersen for his stellar postseason run in a difficult time.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Hurricanes defeating the Montreal Canadiens in five games in the Eastern Conference Final to set up a matchup with the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final. What should Caniacs expect as Carolina plays for its first Stanley Cup title since 2006?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the opportunity at hand for the Carolina Hurricanes tonight, as they look to get over the Eastern Conference Final hump that has plagued them over the past 20 years. Also, they look ahead to game 7 between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder.

Paul Ihander& Max Goren preview Eastern Conference Final game 5 between the Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens, which could be a potential close-out game for Carolina. What are the keys to the Canes clinching their first appearance in the Stanley Cup Final since 2006?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Adam Gold, 99.9 The Fan Canes Insider, to hear his take on the Carolina Hurricanes' latest dominant victory in Montreal. Also, they discuss tonight's game 6 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Western Conference Finals.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 4-0 shutout win over the Montreal Canadiens in game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final. Are they satisfied with this performance, and what will Carolina need to improve (if anything) heading into a potential series-clinching game on Friday?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Power 247, to discuss all things NC State on a Wolfpack Wednesday, including commitments for basketball and football, and baseball's upcoming NCAA Tournament regional. Also, they discuss the Oklahoma City Thunder taking a 3-2 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Western Conference Finals.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes' matchup with the Montreal Canadiens in game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final; can Carolina take both games in Montreal and get a stranglehold on the series? Also, they react to the Vegas Golden Knights sweeping the Colorado Avalanche to reach the Stanley Cup Final.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Dennis Cox, producer of The Drive with Tim Donnelly, to recount his experience at the Bell Center in Montreal for game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens. Also, they discuss the New York Knicks reaching the NBA Finals with their latest blowout victory over Cleveland.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' overtime victories in game 2 and game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final- how much have new players made an impact in this series? After combining for the game 3 overtime winner, is there still another gear to reach for the top line players?

Paul Ihander is joined by Canes Insider Adam Gold to look ahead to game 2 of the Eastern Conference Final + and how all of Canada is laughing at Caniacs, because they don’t want the Canes anywhere near the Cup.

Paul Ihander chops up Thursday’s blowout Canes loss to Montreal and how the players should have woken up mad + the tragic death of NASCAR driver Kyle Busch and the encounters he had with media and the fans.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Vegas Golden Knights' upset victory on the road in game 1 of their series against the Colorado Avalanche. Can Colorado bounce back if Cale Makar isn't in the lineup? Also, they welcome in Coastal Plain League commissioner Chip Allen to discuss the start of the CPL season, a new team in Zebulon and all things collegiate wood bat baseball.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview tonight's Eastern Conference Final game 1 between the Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens. After 11 days off, will the extended rest be an advantage for Carolina? Will the top line get going on the scoresheet?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Power 247, for an NC State update on a Wolfpack Wednesday. What's next for NC State baseball after an early exit from the ACC Tournament? Also, they react to the New York Knicks' 22-point 4th quarter comeback to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers in game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren continue to preview the upcoming Eastern Conference Final series between the Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens, as the Western Conference Final between the Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights begins tonight. Also, they discuss whether the NFL is scheduling too many international games at the expense of domestic fans.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap Victor Wembanyama's ridiculous performance in game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Finals- do the defending champs in OKC have what it takes to stop him? Also, they discuss golfer Garrick Higgo splitting with his caddie after being late to the tee at last week's PGA Championship.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the Montreal Canadiens winning game 7 against the Buffalo Sabres in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and they look ahead to the matchup between the Canadiens and the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final. Also, they discuss an early celebration controversy from the NCHSAA track and field championships that's garnering national attention.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in DJ Russ, head coach of Wake Tech baseball, to discuss the Eagles' second half surge into the NJCAA World Series. Also, they discuss Englishman Aaron Rai's PGA Championship title, and the influence Tiger Woods had on this generation of golfers as they were growing up,

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview game 7 between the Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens, with the winner moving on to face the Carolina Hurricanes the Eastern Conference Final of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Also, they react to the news of Carolina Panthers DL Terhsawn Wharton getting neck surgery- was rookie Lee Hunter drafted to fill his spot?