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Jamie and Drance break down the importance of special teams for the Canucks in this series against Edmonton and how the powerplay for Vancouver must be better than it was against Nashville. The guys dive into which players for Vancouver are going to need to step up for round two to help give the Canucks the best chance to win. Also hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet following practice.

Jamie and Drance are joined Zach Laing to help preview this second round series between Edmonton and Vancouver. The guys dive into the potent powerplay the Oilers posses and how every call in this series and the results of the first few games will feel pivotal. Jamie and Drance take the stance that the Canucks have at least a puncher's chance and staying out of the box while be imperative to their success while also being an opportunist team that can potentially wear down Edmonton's defence. Gemma Karstens-Smith joins the show to give her take on the upcoming series between Vancouver and Edmonton and highlight that the Oilers team the Canucks see will not be anything like or comparable to who they played in the regular season.

Jamie and Drance review a successful opening series victory for Vancouver over Nashville and move into talking all things Oilers and Canucks as they get you set for a round two matchup between the only Canadian teams remaining. The guys dive into hockey being back in Vancouver in mid May, getting to take on a generational talent in Connor McDavid and embracing the underdog status.

Former NHL scout Jason Bukala joins the show. Jason talks about his scouting trip to Finland, analyzing Gavin McKenna and his play style. The guys discuss the Canucks slap passes, and the need to simplify their offensive game. Other topics include Silovs, how Zadorov has been successful, and the NHL playoffs. Jamie and Drance discuss Rick Tocchet's coaching this series and what tools he could use to spark Pettersson and others. What will Andrew Brunette's adjustments be tonight? Dimitri Filipovic joins the show. Dimitri talks Canucks shots on net, Canucks vs Preds series, who does Edmonton want to face + NHL Playoff talk.

Hear from Coach Tocchet on a gameday. Tocchet says, "this is what you play for" referring to tonight's Game 6. Drance doesn't like that the league doesn't mandate injury disclosure and announcing starting goalies. Based on their shot volume this series, the Canucks have to score at least two goals to win tonight. Why do the Canucks have such a low amount of shots this series? Jamie and Drance analyze it, and breakdown Pettersson's play this series.

Jamie and Drance get you ready for Game 6, as the Canucks look to close out the series in Nashville. Drance says that the Canucks need a statement win tonight and finish off the series. The guys discuss the potential quick turn around for an Edmonton series if they move on. Drance reports on the goalie situation at practice, suggesting that Silovs will start Game 6. Coach Tocchet is a finalist for the Jack Adams. Is there a realistic scenario where the Canucks keep Zadorov? Lineup notes and betting odds