Zack and Matt discuss the coronavirus concerns among the NHL, the cancellation of the Women's World Championships, the struggling Pittsburgh Penguins and more. They also discuss the race for the wild cards in the both conferences along with the fading Chicago Blackhawks. The two of them also discuss their favorites for the Hart Trophy as the most valuable player along with their picks for players and game of the week. Finally, they end with another edition of Smith's Hits

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Discussing the playoff races

Matt discusses the latest injuries in the NHL and the impact they are having on the teams in the playoff races. He also discusses the furious comeback win by Columbus over Vancouver on Sunday. In addition, Matt discusses the return of the Islanders to the Nassau Coliseum, Leon Draisaitl reaching the 100 point mark along with the red hot Philadelphia Flyers and Chicago Blackhawks talk. Matt gives his and Zack's picks for the top 3 goaltenders in the NHL right now along with their picks for player and game of the week. Finally, Matt gives Zack's picks for Smith's Hits.  

Breaking down the latest injuries and top goalies

Zack and Matt discuss the 40th anniversary of the Miracle on Ice, the legend of David Ayres. In addition, they discuss Alexander Ovechkin reaching 700 goals and break down the trades of the trade deadline. They go over the best and worst moves of the trade deadline along with their teams that were the winners and losers of the trade deadline. Also, they cover the team to watch for after the deadline along with Blackhawks talk, their game of the week and another edition of Smith's Hits.

Breaking down the trade deadline and David Ayres

Zack and Matt discuss some of the recent trades that have been made along with the scary incident that happened to Jay Bouwmeester in Anaheim. In addition, they discuss the the firing of Bruce Boudreau and the debacle in Colorado Springs at the Stadium Series. They also talk about the tightening Central division race along with the Chicago Blackhawks fading in the playoff race. Finally, they give their top three players they think will be traded, player of the week, game of the week and another edition of Smith's Hits.

Discussing the trade deadline and playoff races

Zack and Matt break down the playoff races, whether or not Alexander Ovechkin can break the all time goal scoring mark of 894 set by Wayne Gretzky and more. They discuss their top three teams they are watching, picks for player of the week, game of the week and Smith's Hits

Matt breaks down the Oilers and Flames renewing the Battle of Alberta twice last week. He also talks about Alex Ovechkin passing Steve Yzerman on the all time goals list, the battle for third in the Metropolitan division and the Chicago Blackhawks. In addition, he discusses the top 3 teams of the week for him and Zack, player of the week, games of the week and another edition of Smith's Hits. 

Breaking down the Oilers-Flames brawl

Zack and Matt discuss their reaction to all star weekend, what they liked and didn't like. They discuss the success of the women's 3 on 3 game and whether it is time for the NHL to support a women's league. In addition, they look at the standings post all star break and discuss the playoff picture. Finally, they give their picks for player and game of the week. 

Recapping All Star Weekend

Zack takes a stab at a solo pod as he discusses the best moments of the week, gets into some Blackhawks talk, and does a short preview of the exciting 2020 NHL All Star games. 

Getting ready for All-Star Week

Zack and Matt debate the all star game and how to get players to participate. They also discuss the Zack Kassian hit on Matthew Tkachuk and who is responsible for the incident, along with the red hot Tampa Bay Lightning, the wacky Pacific division, the Blackhawks and their picks for player and game of the week. They also discuss their picks for top 3 teams and have another installment of Smith's Hits. 

The great all star debate

Zack and Matt discuss the Winter Classic and Corey Perry's suspension for his hit to Ryan Ellis. They also discuss the World Juniors as well as the red hot Tampa Bay Lightning. They also discuss the possible opponents for the Minnesota Wild at next year's winter classic as well as the Chicago Blackhawks. They review the standings and stats races at the midway point along with some teams that intrigue them for the second half of the season. They react to the firing of Peter Laviolette in Nashville and give their picks for players of the week, game of the week along with another segment of Smith's Hits!

Checking in at the halfway point of the NHL season

Zack and Matt discuss the Winter Classic as well as the World Junior Championships. After that, they spend the majority of the episode recapping the decade. They give their picks for the top game, team, players as well as series and more. 

Recapping the decade

Zack and Matt give out some holiday gifts with teams and players that made their naughty and nice lists for the holidays. They also discuss the impact Taylor Hall has had in Arizona along with the curious case of the Tampa Bay Lightning. They discuss the Chicago Blackhawks and whether they have turned a corner along with their picks for players and games of the week. Finally, they end the show with their highlight segment, Smith's Hits. 

Making the Naughty or Nice list

Zack and Matt break down the Taylor Hall trade along with the sad news on Oskar Lindblom and Tim Thomas. In addition, they discuss the coaches that have been fired along with the incredible streak of Jack Eichel, the Vegas Golden Knights, the Red Wings winning a few games and the Chicago Blackhawks. They both give their top three teams, along with their picks for player and game of the week. Finally, Zack returns and gives his picks for the week in Smith's Hits. 

Breaking down the Taylor Hall Trade

Matt discusses the end of the Boston Bruins regulation win streak at home, the upstart Arizona Coyotes and Winnipeg Jets along with the inconsistent Chicago Blackhawks. In addition, he gives the top three teams, players of the week and game of the week for him and Zack. Finally, Matt fills in admirably for Zack in another addition of Smith's Hits. 

The surprising teams of the West

Matt discusses the NHL and everything that has been going on. He gets into the Bill Peters resignation in Calgary, key injuries across the NHL and some of the hot teams across the league. He also talks about the up and down Blackhawks along with the top three teams for him and Zack, players of the week and games of the week. Finally, he discusses Smith's Hits giving Zack's picks for the week. 

Discussing the injuries and teams on a hot streak

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