Locked On NHL - Daily Podcast On The National Hockey League

The Olympic break is finally here and we look at who's hot and who's not as we enter the break. The Columbus Blue Jackets enter the break on the seven-game winning streak while other teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers need to regroup with this time off. We look at the disparity between divisions and what to expect down the stretch drive. Plus, we look ahead to some of the bigge...

Pittsburgh Penguins shock Buffalo Sabres with rookie Avery Hayes’ explosive NHL debut, while the Tampa Bay Lightning dismantle the Florida Panthers in a charged Battle of Florida. Can these surging teams maintain momentum as the Olympic break looms? Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights recap all the NHL matchups, spotlighting dominance for Tampa Bay Lightning, Brandon Bussi’s shutout for the Carolina H...

New York Rangers enter a full-blown crisis after trading Artemi Panarin to the LA Kings, leaving fans and analysts alike questioning if the franchise has any real direction. Is General Manager Chris Drury’s “retool” message just smoke and mirrors as cornerstone players pass their prime and the prospect pipeline appears empty? Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies scrutinize the Rangers’ puzzling moves, l...

Survival mode for the caged cats in Florida. The Kings are patiently awaiting Artemi Panarin. Matt Boldy boldly goes off in Wild 6-5 win. Plus, Utah and Columbus are red hot, the Habs demolish Winnipeg, Vegas blows out Vancouver thanks to a brilliant third period, while the Stars and Flames earn wins. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On E...

Ross Levitan and Mike DiStefano break down the NHL trade freeze and dive into the blockbuster deal that sent Artemi Panarin from the New York Rangers to the LA Kings. They discuss how the Kings benefit from acquiring Panarin, the impact on their lineup, and analyze the return package for the Rangers. The hosts also touch on Nick Bjugstad's move to the New Jersey Devils, the Devils' puzzling roster...

Multiple big games between contending teams were decided in overtime. Bo Hornet sent the home fans happy with the game-winner as the Islanders beat the Penguins. The Lightning also needed an extra session to take down the Sabres. Carolina also got by Ottawa, the Flyers won in the midst of drama, Columbus shutout New Jersey, Toronto stayed hot in Edmonton and Anaheim scored a win over Seattle.   Ev...

Nashville Predators face a turning point as Barry Trotz steps down, raising questions about the franchise’s future direction. Can a new general manager ignite the offense with stars like Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault, and Filip Forsberg, or will Nashville remain mired in mediocrity? Seth Toupal and JD Young break down the Predators’ underwhelming record, disappointing scoring numbers, and...

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An outdoor game that could argue as the greatest ever saw Tampa Bay complete an historic comeback over Boston. Did a goalie fight swing the momentum? Despite the success of the night, are there too many outdoor games? Carolina also avoided a scare against the Kings and then Ducks held off a late rally from the Knights.   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official....

The Boston Bruins saw a four-goal lead slip away as they lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning in a shootout at the Stadium Series. The game had everything including a goalie fight and a lot of exciting hockey. Ian McLaren of Locked On Boston Bruins joins us to discuss the Stadium Series game, the problems with the Bruins penalty kill and lack of discipline and what to expect at the trade deadline. The...

A big battle in Buffalo as the Sabres hosted the Montreal Canadiens. A big comeback in DC as the Washington Capitals stunned the Carolina Hurricanes. A big win for Minnesota as the Wild rolled over the Oilers in Edmonton and a big celebration in Pittsburgh as the Penguins celebrated their 2016 Stanley Cup winning team with a big win. Detail coming up on this edition of Locked on NHL Game Night.  E...

The Columbus Blue Jackets battle the Chicago Blakhawks in the only game on the Friday schedule. Is there still time for one or both of them to make a playoff run? Or should both be sellers at the trade deadline? We breakdown their game, the teams and more on this edition of Locked on NHL Game Night.  Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Ev...

The New York Rangers have held Artemi Panarin out of games as he awaits a trade. Which team will add this star player and what would he mean to the playoff race? Also, what can the Rangers expect to get back as they trade their most valuable asset? The wild card race in the Western Conference is heating up with five teams battling for two spots. Will younger, up and coming teams like the Utah Mamm...

Last minute thrillers in Carolina between the Hurricanes and Utah Mammoth, in Detroit between the Red Wings and Washington Capitals, in Edmonton between the Oilers and San Jose Sharks and in Las Vegas between the Golden Knights and Dallas Stars. We had one team move into a playoff spot out West knocking other team out for now. Details on that and more on this edition of Locked on NHL Game Night. ...

Detroit Red Wings and New York Islanders shock the NHL by rising above expectations as their young cores ignite playoff hopes. Is sustainable success on the horizon for these surprising contenders in a turbulent Atlantic Division? Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies spotlight Moritz Seider’s leap to Norris-caliber defense, Lucas Raymond’s playmaking, and Alex DeBrincat’s scoring surge for the Red Wings...

No Bread in New York as the Isles beat up on the Rangers. The Jackets survive a third period collapse. Ottawa continues to frustrate an Avalanche team that has labored through January. Plus, some trade history on a night when trades hovered over a rivalry game.  Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, ac...

Ross Levitan (Locked On Senators) and Mike DiStefano (Locked On Maple Leafs) break down the Eastern Conference's tight playoff race, the Islanders trades, and debate the Ben Chiarot signing. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loya...

The Buffalo Sabres have won 30 games... the last time they made the playoffs their 30th win was in March. Boston gets a moment of pure superstar skill from David Pastrnak. The Jekyll and Hyde play continues across the league. Montreal with yet another thrilling finish. Can Winnipeg return to form after a 6-2-2 stretch? Dallas nearly blows one against St. Louis. Celebrini's brilliance is unquestion...

Buffalo Sabres surge from a dismal start to become one of the NHL’s hottest teams—can Alex Lyon’s heroics in net finally end Buffalo’s 14-year playoff drought? Seth Toupal and JD Young break down reasons for optimism and caution, spotlighting key contributions from Tage Thompson and analyzing why Buffalo’s improved goaltending might be the missing link. The conversation explores the Sabres’ playof...

The Anaheim Ducks go down, ending their win streak at 5-games; Tampa Bay Lightning blank Utah Mammoth while the New York Islanders do the same to Philly; and the New York Rangers stage third period/overtime comeback versus the Boston Bruins.  Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-...

The Toronto Maple Leafs have now lost four in a row and six of their last seven games and their once promising season seems to be falling apart.  David Morassutti of Locked On Leafs joins us to discuss the problems the team is having, the reception Mitch Marner received on his return and what to expect from Toronto as we approach the NHL Trade Deadline.  The Edmonton Oilers scored a big comeback o...

The Colorado Avalanche look like they are OK after some recent sub par performances. The Anaheim Ducks get a big performance from rookie Beckett Sennecke to keep their streak going. The Pittsburgh Penguins continue to surprise and are the defending champion Florida Panthers getting right at the right time? Details on that and more on this edition of Locked on NHL Game Night.  Everydayer Club If yo...

Connor McDavid carries the Edmonton Oilers over the Washington Capitals. The Columbus Blue Jackets put up 8 goals on one of the top teams in hockey, the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Rat Kings, Brad Marchand, returns for the defending champion Florida Panthers and is a factor in their game vs the Minnesota Wild and the Carolina Hurricanes and Detroit Red Wings are looking to claim the top record in the...

Mitch Marner returns to Toronto with the Vegas Golden Knights to face the Maple Leafs, the Tampa Bay Lightning and Anaheim Ducks look to continues their streaks and is the top team in the NHL, the Colorado Avalanche actually struggling right now?  Details on that and more on this edition of Locked on NHL Game Night. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join...

Former Leafs star Mitch Marner returns to Toronto for the first time tonight since he was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights. How will the fans react to Marner's return and should they be hostile to their former star? We examine the circumstances surrounding Marner's departure, how both teams have fared since the trade and analyze the question of loyalty in the modern NHL. Plus, the Seattle Kraken...