On the Tuesday April 9 edition of BangTheBook Radio, host Adam Burke was joined by Brian Blessing, the host of Sportsbook Radio and Vegas Hockey Hotline, for a preview of the first round of the NHL playoffs. Adam and Brian discussed general betting tips for the NHL playoffs and previewed all eight first-round series on today’s show.

Blue Jackets vs. Lightning, Penguins vs. Islanders, Maple Leafs vs. Bruins, Hurricanes vs. Capitals, Blues vs. Jets, Stars vs. Predators, Golden Knights vs. Sharks, and Avalanche vs. Flames are the eight series and that’s the order the guys discussed them in today with betting tips for each round and series picks for all the matchups.