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Nick Suzuki's line must produce for Habs to beat Hurricanes

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Episode notes

The Eastern Conference Final between the Canadiens and Hurricanes begins tonight in Raleigh. The Sean's welcome Arpon Basu to discuss the Habs desperately needing more from Nick Suzuki and his linemates, and Lane Hutson's surprisingly steady defence in the playoffs. Hailey Salvian joins from Ottawa, the site of the Montreal Victoire's historic Walter Cup championship win over the Charge and Hailey tells us why she picked Marie Phillip Poulin as playoff MVP over Ann-Renée Desbiens. Plus, the boys look back on the Golden Knights win over the Avalanche in game one of the Western final.

Host: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe

With: Arpon Basu and Hailey Salvian

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

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