The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are officially here! Manveer and Arvy break down the entire Eastern Conference First Round on Episode 45A. We dive deep into the strengths, weaknesses, and ultimate X-factors for each matchup to give you the complete picture. We’ve got full analysis, the biggest reasons each team will win (or lose), and our official series predictions for every Eastern Conference showdown! Series Covered: Boston Bruins vs. Buffalo Sabres Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Ottawa Senators vs. Carolina Hurricanes Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Chapters 00:00 - 10:18 - Boston Bruins vs. Buffalo Sabres 10:19 - 21:09 - Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning 21:10 - 31:40 - Ottawa Senators vs. Carolina Hurricanes 31:41 - 39:37 - Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins