In this episode of Empty the Bench, Nick and Mac discuss their weekend adventures, including a snowy day filled with hockey and pizza. They dive into what NHL teams are thankful for this season, touching on the Toronto Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Penguins, and San Jose Sharks. The conversation shifts to concerns about the upcoming Olympic hockey tournament, particularly regarding the ice surface size. They also highlight Tage Thompson's impressive retribution in a recent game. The hosts answer mailbox questions from listeners, covering various NHL insights and predictions. Finally, they recap the week for the Washington Capitals and provide updates on NCAA hockey.   Chapters 00:00 Weekend Recap and Snow Day Nostalgia 01:03 Thanksgiving Gratitude in the NHL 08:45 Olympic Hockey Concerns 14:20 Surprising NHL Standings 16:20 Tage Thompson's Retribution 17:58 Mailbox Highlights and Fan Reactions 25:04 Weekly Recap: Capitals' Performance 28:25 Analyzing Upcoming Games and Standings 31:12 NCAA Hockey Updates and Highlights 32:42 Trivia Time: Four-Goal Games in the NHL Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.