SMOKE SIGNALS (4.21.25)

On Monday’s episode of THE WINDOW Podcast, Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic on X) looks at the first five games of the Stanley Cup Playoffs:

• How deserved was the winning team in each Game 1?

• How sustainable is the key element to victory?

• Is there a bet to make for Monday and Tuesday’s games?

Plus, there’s three series still left to drop the puck, so Matt breaks down how he views those per his series previews.

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First round series previews:

• Blues vs. Jets

• Avalanche vs. Stars

• Devils vs. Hurricanes

• Senators vs. Maple Leafs

• Wild vs. Golden Knights

• Canadiens vs. Capitals

• Oilers vs. Kings

• Panthers vs. Lightning

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Lastly, in a podcast-only feature, Matt goes shopping in the Conn Smythe markets, sprinkling a few plays on some potential standouts on a Stanley Cup contender at the best prices available, including a mistake made over at FanDuel.

It’s time to head to THE WINDOW, let’s go!

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