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Anaheim Ducks’ playoff hopes unravel as defensive woes mount—can their young stars spark a turnaround? Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies break down Anaheim’s recent slide, spotlighting troubling stats like consecutive four-plus-goal games allowed and the struggles of netminder Lukas Dostal. The hosts analyze the emergence of Leo Carlsson and Mason McTavish, debate coaching strategy, and raise the que...

Macklin Celebrini leads San Jose's comeback, the Stars get off the snide as the Capitals struggle, the Canadiens vanquish the Flames and the Blackhawks flex their muscles to show their true potential.   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 o...

Ross Levitan and Gil Martin cover the Devils’ struggles, a Trevor Zegras revenge game, injury updates, and key storylines from around the league. Support us by supporting our sponsors!  Gametime
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The Tampa Bay Lightning secure their eighth straight victory with a convincing performance against the Colorado Avalanche. Anthony Duclair nets a natural hat-trick while Ilya Sorokin secured a 44-save shutout as the New York Islanders demolish the New Jersey Devils. Cutter Gauthier and Trevor Zegras each score against their former team but the Philadelphia Flyers hand the Anaheim Ducks their sixth...

Eastern Conference chaos—can the Buffalo Sabres or Ottawa Senators defy the odds and claw their way back into playoff contention? With the Pittsburgh Penguins barely holding onto the wild card and the New Jersey Devils fading fast despite Jack Hughes’ return, every point is fueling a high-stakes race. Seth Jones’ injury throws the Florida Panthers’ momentum into question, while the Toronto Maple L...

Igor Shesterkin suffers apparent lower body injury early in New York Rangers OT Loss versus Utah Mammoth. Justin Sourdif records his first NHL hat-trick in big Washington Capitals win over Anaheim Ducks. Detroit Red Wings have no problem with goalie-deficient Ottawa Senators. Seattle Kraken win their third straight with a four-goal third period over the Calgary Flames. Los Angeles Kings survive la...

The Ottawa Senators are fighting for the playoffs in the tight Eastern Conference. Can they continue to win with Linus Ullmark away from the team? Also, Brady Tkachuk was the victim of a controversial hit that led to a one-game suspension. Ross Levitan of Locked On Senators joins us to discuss this plus the keys to the 2nd half of the season for the Senators. The Montreal Canadiens scored a dramat...

Gabriel Landeskog suffers significant injury in rare Colorado regulation loss. Canadiens send Stars to fifth straight loss. Canes conquer Devils at The Rock thanks to Taylor Hall's heroics. Penguins complete third period comeback thanks to Sidney Crosby's multipoint effort. Chicago learning to win without Connor Bedard.  Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official....

The Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning show why they are two of the best team in the league, the Buffalo Sabres were looking for one more win to set a franchise record, Auston Matthews gets a major milestone but would the Toronto Maple Leafs get 2 points, #1 overall pick Matthew Schaefer had a magic game and we had a unique double hat trick in San Jose. Details on that and more on this edi...

We had Winter Classic history in Miami for a New York Rangers, the Minnesota Wild make it look easy in Anaheim against the slumping Ducks, a last mintue win in St. Louis between the Blues and Vegas Golden Knights and the Seattle Kraken ALMOST got robbed of a win in Vancouver against the Canucks. Details on that and more on this edition of Locked on NHL Game Night.  Everydayer Club If you never mis...

Team USA and Team Finland announced their Olympic rosters today. We review who made the cut and the top snubs. Did these teams find the right balance between the best players and the best teams? We also look at the state of the NHL at the midpoint of the season. Who are the biggest surprises? Can the Colorado Avalanche continue their elite level of play and who stands out the most in the first hal...

Comeback wins for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning. The Dallas Stars stumble in Chicago and the Seattle Kraken move into a wildcard spot in the West. Detail 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 the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to...

Buffalo Sabres ignite the Eastern Conference with a 10-game winning streak, thanks to standout performances from Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch, and Josh Doan. Is this Cinderella run sustainable—or will the Sabres finally break their playoff drought? Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies react to Buffalo’s surge, dissect the impact of Jarmo Kekäläinen’s arrival, and debate whether this team’s newfound confiden...

Tage Thompson gives an Olympic-level performance. Jordan Binnington does not. The Predators and Flames are following the Sabres path. Colorado is doing absurd things. Winnipeg is making the kind of history their fans want to forget. 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 Disco...

Olympic roster battles heat up as Team Canada and Team USA prepare for major announcements. Who gets the nod, and which NHL stars could face shocking snubs? Mike DiStefano and JD Young preview key roster locks like Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, Macklin Celebrini, Auston Matthews, and the Tkachuk brothers, while dissecting bubble picks including Jason Robertson, Cole Caufield, and Tom Wilson. W...

The Toronto Maple Leafs are out of last place and have a pulse after a 4-0 shutout win for Joseph Woll. The Penguins capitalize on a tired Canes team. Montreal with a stunning comeback over the defending Stanley Cup champs. The Islanders scoring woes can't keep David Rittich down. The Flyers have a 'point night' in Vancouver.  Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it offi...

Winnipeg Jets face a potential crisis as Connor Hellebuyck’s early return from injury fails to spark a turnaround. Are the Jets headed for a sharp decline, or is there hope for recovery? Seth Toupal and JD Young break down Hellebuyck’s struggles, analyze Winnipeg’s lack of secondary scoring, and debate whether the team’s refusal to trade draft picks signals a lost season. Insights on Kyle Connor,...

The shocking collapse in Winnipeg has dropped them to 3-11-4 since Connor Hellebuyck's surgery. Florida and Minnesota continue their surges. Colorado won't lose to your A-game. Canes comeback on Rangers. Preds comeback on Mammoth. Sharks and Ducks explode for nine goals despite Anaheim taking 42 of the 55 shots in that game.  Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it offic...

The Buffalo Sabres have been the hottest team in the NHL since they changed general managers earlier this month. What is the reason for this surge? Joe DiBiase of Locked On Sabres discusses why the Sabres are playing so well and what it will take to sustain this sudden success, plus what the team may look to do in the second half of the season. The Tampa Bay Lightning keep finding ways to win hock...

Thrilling comebacks for the Montreal Canadiens and Columbus Blue Jackets but only one of them would get 2 points. The Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings go OT in Hockeytown while the Pittsburgh Penguins scored a touchdown against the Chicago Blackhawks. Detail 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 of...

45 penalties and 136 penalty minutes in a hate-filled Tampa win over Florida. Colorado overcomes three separate deficits to topple Vegas. Islanders blank Rangers. 12 goals in the Battle of Ontario. Buffalo might be for real. A controversial call gives Minnesota a boost. Carolina rocks the Wings. Plus, a game of one-goal nights all around.  Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to...

The World Junior Championships get under way today in Minnesota and we have a full preview. How will Gavin McKenna and some of the top prospects fare in this tournament? Will Team Canada bounce back after their recent struggles and will Team USA have a chance to contend this season? We examine some of the top NHL prospects and those who are eligible for the 2026 NHL Draft. Plus, the ECHL players a...

USA Hockey faces a pivotal Olympic roster decision—will they finally unleash their most skilled lineup against Team Canada, or stick to old-school, defensive picks that have haunted past tournaments? Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies debate must-have American forwards like Auston Matthews, Jack Eichel, and Jason Robertson, the fate of bubble players such as Vincent Trocheck and Brock Nelson, and whet...

Bowen Byram and Dylan Larkin call game in overtime for two red-hot Atlantic Division teams. The Panthers were among several who absolutely exploded in the third period tonight (including the Rangers, Leafs and Habs). Connor McDavid's month of December is reaching historic levels. Scott Wedgewood is making a case for Team Canada after another dynamic performance.  Everydayer Club If you never miss...

Toronto Maple Leafs fire the first warning shot—assistant coach Mark Savard is out, and now the spotlight intensifies on Craig Berube. Can Auston Matthews rediscover his MVP form and rescue Toronto from a spiraling season? Seth Toupal and JD Young break down Toronto's alarming skid, locker room friction, and whether upper management is ready to ride out Berube’s rocky start or pull the plug on his...