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Oilers & Stars Eliminated, Friday Night Best Bets! - May 1st, 2026

Monday, May 4, 2026

The dust has settled on a devastating night in the NHL, and the bracket has been blown wide open. Dusty and Hustler are back to pick up the pieces after a massive double-elimination Thursday and find the value in a loaded three-game slate tonight. On today’s show: The Oilers' Final Stand: It’s a somber morning in Oil Country. The Edmonton Oilers have officially been eliminated after a 5-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks. We break down every aspect of Game 6—from the moments the gas tank hit empty to the coaching decisions that will be debated all summer. Stars Fall in the North: Edmonton wasn’t the only heavyweight to go down. The Minnesota Wild have officially dispatched the Dallas Stars, ending their run in dramatic fashion. We discuss how the Wild pulled off the upset and what it means for the Western Conference landscape. Friday Night Triple-Header: The playoff grind doesn't stop. We look ahead to tonight’s three massive matchups: Habs vs. Lightning: Can Montreal push the powerhouse Bolts to the brink? Flyers vs. Round 2: After surviving the Penguins, how does Philly stack up in their next test? The Late Night Clash: We break down the lines, the goaltending matchups, and the momentum shifts for the remaining series. The Lock Shop Best Bets: The fellas have scanned the board to find tonight’s winning plays. We’ve got your Locks of the Night, puck line value, and a look at the live totals as these series intensify. The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!