It’s been almost half a decade since the Flyers made their way to the second round of the NHL playoffs—an eternity in the world of sports. The year was 2018, and the Flyers were coming off a rollercoaster regular season, finishing 8th in the East. The journey to Round 2 started with a gritty, hard-fought series against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Despite being outmatched on paper, the Flyers dug deep and found a way to claw their way to a Game 6 win, sending the series to a must-win final game. That series was nothing short of chaotic—goals flying in from all angles, defensive breakdowns, and of course, the kind of intensity that only a Flyers-Pens matchup can bring. But after pulling off that win in Game 6, Philly’s momentum came crashing down in Round 2. The Flyers faced off against the mighty Washington Capitals, led by Alex Ovechkin in what would be a dominating performance from the Caps. Despite the valiant efforts of players like Claude Giroux, Sean Couturier, and Jake Voracek, the Flyers were overmatched, and the Capitals closed out the series 4-2, advancing to their eventual Stanley Cup championship run. For Flyers fans, it was a bittersweet reminder of how close they were to breaking through, but also how far they still had to go. The second round feels like a distant dream now, as the Flyers have struggled to regain that level of playoff success. With each passing season, the question remains—when will Philly be back in Round 2? And more importantly, when will they finally get back to competing for a Cup? The 2018 playoffs were a wild ride for Philly, but that ride ended too soon. Now, as the years pass by, the memory of that postseason run has started to fade, but Flyers fans still hold out hope. One day, Philly will rise again and make its mark in the playoffs. Until then, the wait continues. #fyp #hockey
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Get the latest Colorado Avalanche practice update as Jared Bednar addresses Josh Manson’s status after Colorado’s first-round sweep of the Los Angeles Kings and the Avs begin preparing for Round 2. Hear why the Avalanche are embracing the rest over rust debate during their playoff break, how that time could help Colorado get healthier, and what the team is saying about adapting its style for whoever comes next. Plus, we break down Scott Wedgewood’s Vezina Trophy snub after the NHL named Ilya Sorokin, Jeremy Swayman, and Andrei Vasilevskiy as finalists, and why the Avalanche locker room is locked in on the only award that matters — the Stanley Cup. Bailey Curtis goes inside Colorado Avalanche practice for the latest news, updates, and more. Timestamps: 0:00 - Practice Update 0:33 - Josh Manson 1:15 - Round 2 Wait 1:35 - Rest vs Rust 2:45 - Playoff Style 3:29 - Team Versatility 4:47 - Awards Talk 5:13 - Wedgewood Snub 6:23 - Next Updates #nhl #hockey #coloradoavalanche #avalanche #goavsgo #avs #joshmanson #nhlplayoffs #stanleycupplayoffs #jaredbednar #scottwedgewood
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The fellas are back, and there's already more gasoline being thrown on the Brady Tkachuk rumors for the offseason. The guys discuss whether they think it will actually happen and whether the St. Louis Blues can/should be aggressive in acquiring him. They also have their inaugural Blues season award ceremony. Who takes home the Jeff Burton award? Finally, they dig through the Stanley Cup Playoffs, answer your emails, and deal with other shenanigans. Last Minute Blues Podcast is presented by Blue Note Roofing! #stlblues #NHL #Hockey #Blues #WeAllBleedBlue #StLouisBlues #LMBP #LastMinuteBluesPodcast #101ESPN #DonnyFandanog #AlexFerrario #JeremyRutherford #1057thePoint #TheAthletic #BradyTkachuk #OttawaSenators #Senators #GoSensGo #BKandFerrario #TradeRumors #NHLTradeRumors #JeffBurton #NHLPlayoffs #StanleyCupPlayoffs
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Every playoff series has a turning point. Game 4 is where everything changes. Some teams are fighting to stay alive — backs against the wall, forced to take risks, forced to change how they play. Others see the opportunity to take control of the series — and if they play it right, they don’t just win the game… they take over everything. In tonight’s games: What desperation actually looks like when teams are facing elimination How structure vs risk shows up differently in must-win situations Why some teams survive the moment… and others let it slip Featuring: Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild Boston Bruins vs Buffalo Sabres This isn’t about effort. It’s about understanding when to push, when to stay structured, and why Game 4 is often the hardest game to win in the NHL playoffs. Most teams don’t lose because they’re worse. They lose because they don’t adjust when it matters most. Thanks for watching my NHL Hockey Channel about NHL Hockey tactics, breakdowns, rankings and NHL hockey hot takes. #NHL #hockey #nhlhighlights #nhlrecps #nhlrankings #hockeytactics #hockeycoach #hockeygoal #nhlgoal #stanleycup #nhlplayoffs #nhlsaves #nhlgoalies #nhlforwards #nhlcenters #nhlwingers #nhldefense #nhlpowerplay #nhlpenatlykill Join Our Discord: https://discord.gg/Td8G39Byck Channel Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/hotgarbagemedia Sponsor: Hockey Tactics 2026 (for fans, coaches and scouts) affiliate link: https://2846be00fbf75e36288b423d67083d35.us-east-1.resend-links.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fgumroad.com%2Fa%2F564783955%2Flnahxb/1/0100019d325429c2-2a04babb-f666-4028-9234-49154f74f430-000000/xBluPLt0QtXnn8U1ZiAy_yofQ_uVzN_2uqy5TIIKgeo=450 0:00 - Game 4 hardest to win 0:52 - Boston Bruins Buffalo Sabers 5:35 - Minnesota Wild Dallas Stars 12:48 - Edmonton Oilers Anaheim Ducks
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