Jonah Gadjovich discusses Stanley Cup Final, Florida Panthers' postseason experience in NHL podcast

Jonah Gadjovich is seizing his long-awaited moment in the Stanley Cup Final. The Florida Panthers winger appeared on the most recent episode of the NHL @TheRink podcast to chat about his team's hard-fought playoff fight against the Edmonton Oilers, how he's improved as a player from being a healthy scratch last season, and what it's like being a dad to twin daughters.

Florida Panthers' Jonah Gadjovich discusses Stanley Cup Final and life off the ice on 'NHL @TheRink

Pronouncing his Stanley Cup Final debut, Jonah Gadjovich was open with hosts Dan Rosen and Shawn P. Roarke on what it's like to at last be on the ice in the NHL's grandest series. Having sat out last year's playoffs as a scratch, Gadjovich is now helping a Florida Panthers squad that has its sights set on the first-ever Stanley Cup championship. The 26-year-old shared behind-the-scenes stories from Games 1 and 2, offered his take on the Panthers’ preparation for Game 3, and gave fans a glimpse into the lighter moments of postseason life, including trips to Dairy Queen in Edmonton and quirky playoff beard anecdotes involving Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand.

The podcast episode also discussed Florida's solid defensive system, timely offenses, and the stunning performances of Sergei Bobrovsky, which have seen the Panthers take a 2-0 series lead. "We just try to execute the game plan and the job that's in front of us," he said, "I think we're also confident and defensively, s we know what's expected of us and we're just gonna try to do the best we can and the coaches and our teammates know.

"The hosts previewed Game 3, which will take place Monday at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. Also read: Sergei Bobrovsky silences Toronto as Panthers storm to next roundFrom strategic breakdowns to lighthearted playoff moments, Jonah Gadjovich's visit to NHL @TheRink gave us a special glimpse into what it's like to pursue hockey's greatest glory. While the Stanley Cup Final was getting hot and coaching news was taking over the league, the show covered the drama, humor, and humanity that characterize the NHL playoffs.