This “Pucks in 7” first-round check-in asks if the Isles, Caps, and Kings have a shot, whether the Canucks can manage without their No. 1, how the Stars might give Vegas a run, and what L.A. needs to do to stifle Edmonton’s dynamic offense. Plus, Paton/Matiash musings about an inspired goaltending effort from Colorado’s go-to, a mysterious injury in Toronto, some “Ruff” notes on a (sort of) new hire in Buffalo, and the inevitable firing in San Jose. Plus much more in this early playoff episode, brought to you by Daimon Barber.
