Energy Line with Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks open up discussing the Capitals-Canadiens series so far. Hockey Hall of Famer, six-time Stanley Cup champion, Game 7 founder and ESPN NHL analyst Mark Messier then joins the show. Messier discusses the thrilling Kings-Oilers series, key role players, Jack Eichel’s struggles, his dynamic on ESPN with P.K. Subban and advice to Nate on broadcasting. Messier gets into the Rangers drama, Chris Drury getting an extension, whether they will go after Mike Sullivan as their next head coach, his favorite Game 7 memory and his Stanley Cup prediction. Nate and JSB close the show breaking down the Jets-Blues series and Sullivan getting let go.

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