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Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers had a rough night in a 6-4 loss to the Anaheim Ducks that saw 97 leave the game temporarily due to injury and then almost immediately give up one of the worst turnovers of his career. Plus, the Philadelphia Flyers continue their rockstar playoff run and took a 3-0 series lead over the Penguins in one of the most fun and chaotic playoff games this year and the...

The Boston Bruins evened the series with the Buffalo Sabres in what was largely an embarrassing outing for Buffalo, including UPL giving up a goal from center ice. We discuss that game and more from last night's playoff slate, including a weird Kings-Avs game 2. Plus, we're joined by Matt Larkin, managing editor for Daily Faceoff.  0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 13:08 Bruins-Sabres 40:00 Avs-Kin...

he Carolina Hurricanes had a TIME in OT, having a game-winner called off for offsides, getting a penalty shot on that same play, and then winning for real shortly after. We react to that saga and everything from last night's slate of playoff games, including Porter Martone having another statement game in his first playoff series. Plus, Matthew Tkachuk supports bullying Pete and Bruins fans everyw...

The Buffalo Sabres' first playoff game in 15 years ended in DRAMATIC fashion, erasing a 2-goal Boston Bruins lead in the third period, and we were in the building for one of the greatest playoff games in recent history. We discuss everything from that night and more of the games from the opening weekend of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including a wild OT win for Montreal and Nick Dowd threatening Uta...

Just a day after Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness had an all-time rant about his team, Red Wings coach Todd McLellan had a rant of his own after Detroit's season ended in depressing fashion. Plus, we get ready for a MASSIVE night in the Pacific Division and we are joined by Dimitri Filipovic of the PDOcast to prepare for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 6:00 Bowness extension 1...

Rick Bowness was pushed to the brink of tears after a sad effort in game 82 capped a late-season melt down for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Plus, a story on the inner workings of the Toronto Maple Leafs and MLSE broke yesterday, detailing some of the crazy dysfunction that has plagued one of the NHL's biggest franchises. We discuss that report and continue to gear up fot the NHL playoffs, as more ma...

Now that all field for the NHL Playoffs is set, we discuss which teams would the craziest to see crowned Cup Champs. Plus, talk about how the Philadelphia Flyers and Los Angeles Kings managed to sneak into the playoffs. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 14:45 Flyers in! 23:30 Kings in... 30:10 Leafs tank 33:55 Last night stuff 40:40 Chaos Cup 1:20:20 Slate Grade JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatCha...

The Detroit Red Wings may be the most notable of the teams officially eliminated from playoff contention, marking another year of the Yzerplan ending without a playoff appearance. We discuss where this leaves Detroit and other teams who had their playoff hopes crushed or secured over the weekend. Plus, James Hagens made his NHL debut with the Boston Bruins and Alexander Ovechkin played his last ga...

Connor McDavid was his world-class self as the Edmonton Oilers put what may be the final nail in the coffin of the San Jose Sharks' season. We discuss that and more from last night, including James Hagens signing his ELC with the Boston Bruins and book clubs having a moment in the NHL. Plus, Shayna Goldman joins the show! 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 5:15 Sharks dead? 16:48 Hagens signs 32:20 Shayn...

The Utah Mammoth had a huge night, introducing their new Mammoth zamboni, tusk mug and winning in OT over the Edmonton Oilers. We discuss that and more of what happened in games across the league. Plus, The Athletic spoke to players for their thoughts on the NHL Follow Tracker and we get an update on the Rogers Place baby. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 3:55 Last night in the East 14:05 Last night in...

The New Jersey Devils officially parted ways with GM Tom Fitzgerald, and they may already be close to finding his replacement. Plus, the beer sabre made its return as the Sabres won one of the biggest games of the season and made Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper cry in the process. 0:00 Welcome to Chaos! 8:44 (Beer) Sabres are back 52:05 Stu's eye & Sid's manners 57:40 Fitzgerald OUT in NJ...

The New York Islanders made the stunning decision on Easter to fire head coach Patrick Roy and replace him with Pete DeBoer. We react to yet another late season coaching change from a playoff team. Plus, the Buffalo Sabres' playoff drought is finally over (and so are their winning ways), the Stars make a massive jersey announcement and more from a loaded weekend in hockey. 0:00 Welcome to What Cha...

The NHL's best team (Colorado Avalanche) got embarrassed (kinda) by the NHL's worst team (Vancouver Canucks) all while dressed up as a different team (Quebec Nordiques). We discuss a massive discrepancy between the Avs' goalies and more from that game and games from around the wild Western Conference. Plus, Kieth Tkachuk was on his sons' podcast, Pete & DJ made a local sports radio appearance...

NHL Goalies had themselves a night, with a goalie fight in Devils-Rangers and things seemingly going from bad to worse for Linus Ullmark in Ottawa. Plus, the Oilers won four straight games for the first time all season and MLSE had a disastrous press conference after firing Brad Treliving as Leafs GM. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 4:30 Goalie Fights 20:00 Arvy & the Bruins 30:00 Gulf War/Sam Car...

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Alex Lyon has been a central piece of the Sabres' stunning turnaround this season, so he joins the show to discuss the wild ride and the playoff drought coming to an end. We also discuss his love for nuclear weapons, lying and manipulating people. 0:00 Intro 2:20 Consuming sports media 5:15 Playoff-bound Sabres?! 12:14 The locker room sword 14:05 Season turnaround 20:47 C...

The Toronto Maple Leafs fired GM Brad Treliving after an absoulte disaster of a season that will see the Leafs miss the playoffs. Where does the decision leave the Leafs and who, if anybody, can rescue the franchise? We also discuss John Tortorella's debut as head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights and Buffalo Sabres goalie Alex Lyon joins the show to talk sword and the Sabres unbelievable season....

The Vegas Golden Knights made the shocking decision to fire head coach Bruce Cassidy and hire the infamous John Tortorella after Vegas' massive post-Olympic skid. We react to one of the biggest moves in the NHL this year and what it means for VGK with just eight games left in the regular season. Plus, the return of The New Hottest Team in Hockey, Tory Terry's historic season and Buffalo's vandalis...

The Boston Bruins beat the Eastern Conference-leading Buffalo Sabres in a weird game that saw Davis Pastrnak trip over a puck and Michael Kesselring reported getting kicked out of his locker, but are the Bruins actually good? Plus, some hockey players went to Elbo Room (shocker) and the Athletic rleased a piece on the dying art of NHL goaltending. We discuss all that with guest co-host Steve "Pete...

After being on the outside looking in just days ago, teams like the Ottawa Senators, Columbus Blue Jackets and Nashville Predators find themselves holding playoff spots. Meanwhile, teams like the Detroit Red Wings and San Jose Sharks look like their playoff hopes are slipping away. We discuss the rapidly changing playoff picture, a banner night for Sportsnet's Gene Principe and more from last nigh...

After Cole Hutson's electric debut with the Washington Capitals, NHL fans are gearing up for their teams best young prospects to potentially join their team late this season. From Hutson to Boston's James Hagens, we discuss which players could make their debuts in the final weeks of the regular season. Plus, mascots are up to some stuff and a not-so-new hockey smut book is hitting the shelves. 0:0...

Connor McDavid declared the NHL Pacific Division's playoff race a pillow fight as the Ducks, Oilers and company limp into the playoffs. We discuss that race and the fascinating resurrection of the Columbus Blue Jackets by coach Rick Bowness in the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Plus, Juraj Slafkovsky shaved his head and some people made some interesting fashion choices at arenas around the le...

Reports out of the GM meetings in Florida are that Gary Bettman has found himself in tense situations with multiple team general managers. We discuss all the drama from those meetings, Phil Pritchard and the HHOF responding to Jack Hughes' comments and Mason McTavish getting healthy scratched by the Anaheim Ducks. Plus, we explore how the Tkachuk brothers could be reunited on an NHL team. 0:00 Wel...

It was announced yesterday that Oilers' star Leon Draisaitl would miss the remainder of the regular season due to injury. Will Edmonton be able to hang onto their playoff spot without one of their biggest stars? Plus, Jack Hughes wants his Golden Goal puck and is "pissed" the Hockey Hall of Fame has it instead 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 13:38 Draisaitl injury 34:40 Sharks talk 48:45 Caufield's 40...

After the NHL revealed the host cities for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey, we still have yet to learn which 8 countries are participating and we now are getting reports that several European countries will refuse to compete if Russia is invited to the tournament. We discuss that and who will be leading team Canada after GM Doug Armstrong stepped down from his position. Plus, Nathan MacKinnon still s...

The NHL Department of Player Safety is under fire (again) after handing Radko Gudas a 5-game suspension for a hit that ended Auston Matthews' season, causing his agent to say the DoPS should be the ones getting suspended. We discuss that, Connor Bedard being mean (endearing), the Minnesota Wild NextGen game and an interesting weekend for both Pete and Shawn. Plus, our thoughts on the 98th Academy...