# Canadiens Dominate Game 1 and Makar Ruled Out for Game 2 ft. David Pagnotta & PJ Stock

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Podcast: [The Sheet with Jeff Marek](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-sheet-with-jeff-marek-7085727)
Published: 2026-05-22T22:19:10+00:00
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## Resource

Today's episode of The Sheet with Jeff Marek dives into a wild start to the Conference Finals as David Pagnotta and PJ Stock join the show to break down the Montreal Canadiens stunning the Carolina Hurricanes with a dominant Game 1 performance in Raleigh. After jumping all over Carolina early and taking control from the opening frame, the crew looks at what fueled Montreal’s explosive start, whether the Hurricanes showed signs of rust after their lengthy layoff, and if the Canadiens are beginning to feel like a true Stanley Cup threat. They also discuss a major storyline in the Western Conference with Cale Makar being ruled out for Game 2 as the Colorado Avalanche prepare for another battle with the Vegas Golden Knights, and what his absence means for the series moving forward. Plus, Jeff, David, and PJ zoom out for a full Conference Finals overview, discussing the biggest storylines across both matchups while also getting into the latest buzz surrounding NHL coaching searches and front-office movement around the league. #TheSheet #NHL #StanleyCupPlayoffs #MontrealCanadiens #CarolinaHurricanes #ColoradoAvalanche #VegasGoldenKnights #JeffMarek #DavidPagnotta #PJStock #CaleMakar #Hockey SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍🏼 Fan Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/ 👍🏼 Ninja: https://www.sharkninja.ca/ninja-crispi-pro-6-in-1-countertop-glass-air-fryer-rose-quartz/AS101CRS.html?utm_source=Meta&utm_medium=Paid+Social&utm_campaign=H1NinjaCrispi&utm_content=NinjaEN&dwvar_AS101CRS_color=cdb9b8 Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation40…

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