The man who “went Blues” joins Karraker and Smallmon to break down why so many early games in the playoffs saw blowouts, the Blues coming into the game with a playoff level of intensity, why you can’t rely on the “sexy” play when it comes to the playoffs, the excitement of the fans at home bringing you to another level, how the Wild could get Kaprisov going, if he sees any retribution coming to Spurgeon tonight, Vlady’s return of strong play and just about the best comparison Brett Hull could ever make when it comes to Robert Thomas.

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