The Edmonton Oilers released a statement giving their support for captain and star player Connor McDavid as he deals with a 3-game suspension for cross-checking Connor Garland. Midseason reviews continue with the Metropolitan. Is the Rangers strong start to 2025 a sign they are turning the ship around? and if so can they do it with how tight the Eastern Wildcard race is? The Washington Capitols are one of the darlings of the league, with Logan Thompson continuing to make Hockey Canada's goaltending decisions questionable, and Pierre-luc Dubios fitting in nicely. In Columbus the Blue Jackets are the other darling of the league, with Zach Werenski staking his claim for a Norris trophy and the young stars finding their own in the NHL. The Hurricanes and Devils are where we thought they'd be, though the Devils have slipped recently (PS episode recorded Thursday night). In Long Island, the Islanders are the epitome of mediocrity, briefly touching on their struggles, before shifting to Pennsylvania to talk about the other mediocre teams in the division in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.

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