# S2 Ep71: The Road to the Stanley Cup Final: John Forslund on Vegas, Carolina & Montreal

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Podcast: [100% Hockey](https://stenobird.com/podcast/100-hockey-7153125)
Published: 2026-05-27T18:37:14+00:00
Episode link: https://audioboom.com/posts/8908572
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Duration seconds: 3939

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John Shannon and Daren Millard are joined by veteran broadcaster John Forslund on 100% Hockey to break down both Conference Finals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Forslund shares insight into Montreal’s struggles generating offense against Carolina’s structured defensive game, while also reflecting on his long history with the Hurricanes organization and the identity the franchise has built over the years. The conversation also shifts west, where Vegas continues its surprising push toward the Stanley Cup Final. The group discusses the impact of John Tortorella behind the bench, Carter Hart’s standout goaltending, and why the Golden Knights continue to thrive under playoff pressure. They also examine the growing dominance of Pacific Division teams in recent playoff runs and what that says about the changing balance of power around the NHL. A full breakdown of the final teams standing as the Stanley Cup Final gets closer.

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