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Hockey on the Beach Podcast Network /Author: Daria Mironova
Sports. Hockey. Beach Focused on the NHL, KHL, IIHF, and hockey growth in Florida. To support diversity, we have episodes in English and Russian.Host: Daria Mironova, an award-winning sportscaster and producer with international experience covering the Olympics, IIHF, NHL, KHL, youth tournaments, and other sportsMore episodes and content on:IG: @dmironova_sportwww.hockeyonthebeach.comhttps://vtrhockey.com Language: en Genres: Hockey, News, Sports, Sports News Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens: NHL Playoff First Round Preview, Prediction & Analysis
Episode 29
Friday, 17 April, 2026
The Tampa Bay Lightning are heading into the playoffs—and the matchup with the Montreal Canadiens is anything but simple.In this episode, Daria Mironova and Ken Filler of the Tampa Bay Sports Journal break down everything you need to know before Game 1, from the physical edge Montreal brings to whether Tampa Bay can stay disciplined and play its own game. The conversation dives deep into key storylines, including the pressure on Nikita Kucherov to elevate his playoff scoring and Andrei Vasilevskiy's critical role as the team's backbone.You’ll also hear insights on:* Why Tampa Bay’s depth could decide the series* The challenge of containing Montreal’s top line* Power play struggles—and what needs to change* How physical play could shape the opening gamesKen shares his series prediction, while Daria raises key concerns about recent performances and discipline.It’s playoff hockey—fast, physical, and unpredictable. Get ready for a heated first-round battle.
