In this episode of Shorhanded Reaction Show, the hosts dive into another thrilling hickey night in America, discussing key games from NHL playoffs. they start with Edmonton coming back in the 3rd period to take game 3. The conversation than moves to the New Jersey Devils dramatic double overtime victory over Carolina. Recapping the game in Montreal where the fans were treated to the blowout they have been waiting years for. Lastly, the host give you their predictions to tomorrows 4 playoff matchups.

Welcome to another Episode of Shorthanded covering

Maple Leafs vs Senators - Maple Leafs take a commanding lead

Wild vs Golden Knights - Do. you believe in the Wild yet....

Panthers vs Lighting - Two road wins are the Panthers Cup Bound

Blues vs Jets - Violence - Noise and Intensity do the Blues have the Jets number

What are our picks for tonights matchups

Welcome to Short Handed – your source for hockey coverage with no filter and no fluff. In this episode, we break down the wild night of NHL playoff action:

🏒 Avalanche vs. Stars – OT thriller, missed chances, and what’s next

🔥 Can the Oilers Bounce Back? – LA Kings dominate and expose Edmonton’s flaws

🚨 Capitals vs. Canadiens – Logan Thompson’s heroics and Montreal’s missed chances

📊 Jets vs. Blues – Is St. Louis about to flip the script at home?

🥊 Maple Leafs, Panthers, Golden Knights, Senators & More – What’s real and what’s just vibes?

00:00 Postgame Intro & Playoff Energy

00:22 Avalanche vs. Stars OT Breakdown

01:21 Key Players, Missed Opportunities & Strategy

05:56 Looking Ahead: Predictions & Game 3 Outlooks

06:23 Washington vs. Montreal: Power Plays & Physicality

08:17 Jets vs. Blues & Canadiens’ Home Ice Advantage

10:45 Florida vs. Tampa: Battle of the Sunshine State

12:24 Oilers vs. Kings: McDavid’s Struggles & LA's Edge

17:46 Minnesota Stuns Vegas: What's Next?

21:14 Leafs vs. Senators & Panthers Series Updates

25:18 Knights vs. Wild & Crucial Game 3 Matchups

28:32 Final Thoughts & What to Watch This Week

If you’re a true hockey fan, the first round is where the real action starts.

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Connor McDavid is a cheat code. We break down his wild performance, LA vs EDM fireworks, brutal hits, and shocking momentum swings across every Round 1 playoff series. Hockey chaos is here.

00:00 – Cold Open & Nick Joins

01:00 – Late-Night West Coast Games & Playoff Grind

02:00 – Montreal vs. Washington Breakdown

04:00 – McDavid’s Impact & Edmonton Concerns

08:00 – Ottawa vs. Toronto: Series Overview

17:00 – Carolina vs. New Jersey Recap

20:00 – Avalanche vs. Stars: Ice Conditions & Series Outlook

27:00 – Golden Knights vs. Wild: Size, Discipline & Key Players

31:00 – Oilers vs. Kings: Chaos, Comebacks & Coaching

39:00 – Playoff Intensity, Injuries & Series Predictions

👇 Dive into Episode 2 of Short Handed as Todd, Brendan, and Nick break down:

• McDavid and Draisaitl’s insane impact

• Why the Kings-Oilers series is must-watch

• Battle of Ontario getting bloody

• Vegas domination, Zabc debut, and penalty stats

• Goalie standouts: Hellebuyck, Blackwood, and more

• Fan culture, playoff arenas, and who we still believe in

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In this premiere episode of 'Shorthanded,' Brendan, Nick, and Todd navigate through the NHL playoffs as part of their special show on BadderSports. The trio shares insights, arguments, and predictions for each first-round matchup across both the Eastern and Western conferences. They debate Washington vs. Montreal, Toronto vs. Ottawa, Tampa Bay vs. Florida, and more. The crew discusses potential upsets, standout players, and team dynamics, with occasional digressions into NHL history, fantasy hockey, and the personal biases they bring into their analyses.