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From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered this NHL postseason.

SVP and Stanford Steve are back to discuss their takeaways from the first games of the NBA Playoffs and more. Worried about the Lakers after the ugly game one loss? Plus deeper discussion on the Knicks and Thunder wins before getting into the other round one games. The guys also discuss the Stanley Cup Playoffs and give a quick preview of the NFL Draft. | SVPod (0:00) Intro (5:04) It’s Draft week (8:40) Thunder dominates Grizzlies in game 1 (15:18) Knicks knock off Pistons in thrilling game 1 (17:40) T-Wolves blow out LA in game 1 (23:35) More Round 1 takeaways (31:20) Vegas beats Wild in game 1 (34:29) Toronto takes game 1 over Ottawa (39:01) The guys have had some TOUGH times in Canada (46:30) NFL Draft Preview: Who’s the top TE? (56:01) Justin Thomas wins RBC Heritage (1:06:56) The transfer portal is ridiculous (1:15:45) Steve’s movie reviews (1:20:55) On Lee Corso’s legacy (1:28:03) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Brett Howden sends the Minnesota Wild packing in Game 1 with an empty-net goal for the Golden Knights in the final second.

Brett Howden goes top shelf to give the Golden Knights a 3-1 lead early in the third period vs. the Wild.

Bryan Pancich left Sunday night's Minnesota-Vegas playoff game in the second period after a collision with Golden Knights forward Brett Howden.