Seattle Kraken clinch first playoff berth in team history, Cale Makar out indefinitely, can the New Jersey Devils win a playoff round this year?

After an eventful Thursday night of NHL games, Hailey and Sean take a lap around the league to discuss the Seattle Kraken clinching a playoff berth for the first time in team history, Cale Makar being out indefinitely for the Avalanche, the volatile ups and downs of the Minnesota Wild in the Western Conference. Then in the East, the Panthers holding on to a wildcard spot, an argument for Matthew Tkachuk as a Hart finalist, if these Devils can win a playoff round, and more.

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