West Wild Card Race Heats Up in NHL Playoff Push

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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?

Corey 0:00
It's April 9th. I'm Corey with the story. This is San Jose Sharks news today, driven by AI and built for fans. The NHL playoff race is heating up in the Western Conference, with the Stanley Cup chased down to the wire as the regular season wraps April. Fourteenth, San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings are battling for that second wild card spot held by the Nashville Predators. Kings sit at 83 points through 77 games, while Sharks have 81 after 76. Sharks just won five of their last six, beating Chicago 3-2 on Monday. Stars like Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith are lighting it up for their young core.

What is the current state of the NHL playoff race in the Western Conference?

Corey 0:39
They face Edmonton tonight, a huge test against the Pacific leaders tied with Vegas at 88 points. This season's been straight physicality, with fights and massive hits everywhere from goalie scrapping to line brawls after whistles. Teams like Florida, St. Louis, and Tampa Bay dropping gloves regular, showing that old-school edge as stakes rise. Kings hold a slim lead, but both squads got tough slates left, including Sharks hosting Predators late.
Unknown 1:07
L.A. chasing, too.

How are the San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings performing this season?

Unknown 1:09
No room for slip-ups if they want postseason since San Jose's last dance back in 2019. Playoffs kick off April 18th, so these final games decide who's hunting the cup and who's hitting the golf course early. Eyes on the West, wild cards to shake it up.

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3 chapters
1 What is the main topic discussed in this episode? 0:00–0:39 2 What is the current state of the NHL playoff race in the Western Conference? 0:39–1:09 3 How are the San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings performing this season? 1:09–1:25

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