Locked On NHL - Daily Podcast On The National Hockey League

The Detroit Red Wings look to be improved but have struggled to finish and put the puck in the back of the net in recent games. Brian Fisher of Locked On Red Wings joins us to discuss the reasons for the team's struggles and how they can be fixed, plus where does this team stand with the Yzerplan right now. The Pittsburgh Penguins have been one of the NHL's surprise teams in the first month of thi...

Colorado utterly and completely embarrasses Edmonton in Edmonton. The Islanders finally get some revenge on the Rangers, who remain winless at home. Across the league, the Oilers and Rangers probably aren't the only teams who should be concerned with their play.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rugiet Visit https://rugiet.com/LOCKEDONNHL to get 15% off your first order. Gametime Download th...

PWHL Seattle Torrent and Vancouver Goldeneyes reveal bold new names and logos, but branding confusion lingers—will fans embrace the identity shift?  Erica L. Ayala and Rachel Donner break down the expansion teams’ branding decisions, the Seattle leak, and the impact on jersey designs, exploring how local flavor and league-level strategies could shape fan culture. The hosts debate which team logo s...

The Rangers continue to love being away from New York, a young Sharks star is playing like an MVP and Kirill Kaprizov and Connor Bedard have big games. Details coming up on this edition of Locked on NHL Game Night. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rugiet Visit https://rugiet.com/LOCKEDONNHL to get 15% off your first order. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code L...

St. Louis Blues send shockwaves through the NHL by scratching top scorer Jordan Kyrou, intensifying rumors about a possible trade and sparking debate over a looming rebuild. Could Kyrou be ready to waive his no-trade clause for a fresh start, or are the Blues willing to overhaul their aging, contract-laden roster and start from scratch? Gil Martin and JD Young dissect how the Kyrou situation revea...

We had a big show down between the top two teams in the East, Hall of Fame legends clash once again in Pittsburgh, the Ducks continue to surprise and the Blues received a message from their head coach.  Details on all that and more coming up on this edition of Locked on NHL Game Night.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rugiet Visit https://rugiet.com/LOCKEDONNHL to get 15% off your first ord...

Alex Ovechkin shatters NHL history with his 900th career goal, leaving fans to wonder if Auston Matthews or David Pastrnak can chase this seemingly impossible milestone. Is this truly the golden era of NHL talent with stars like Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid, and Nathan MacKinnon lighting up the ice alongside Ovechkin? Goaltending is under the spotlight, too—league-wide save percentages have plumm...

Alex Ovechkin is all alone on this one. Plus Nazem Kadri leads Calgary on a special night. And Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini both have monster nights.    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rugiet Visit https://rugiet.com/LOCKEDONNHL to get 15% off your first order. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply...

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The Avalanche and Lightning play a brilliant rematch of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final. Mikko Rantanen's 300th goal part of Stars effort over Oilers. Wild get controversial OT winner.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rugiet Visit https://rugiet.com/LOCKEDONNHL to get 15% off your first order. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first...

Seth Toupal and Rachel Donner break down the NHL's early season surprises and struggles through a buy-or-sell analysis. They examine whether the Montreal Canadiens' hot start is sustainable, crediting their patient rebuild, stellar goaltending from Jakob Dobeš, and the chemistry of their top line. The Anaheim Ducks' resurgence gets cautious optimism, though concerns linger about their history of m...

It was a night of comebacks in the NHL. The Leafs get a much needed win with a big third period, the Blues snap their ugly losing skid with a comeback, the Canucks and Preds go OT after a Nashville rally. That and more on this edition of Locked on NHL Game Night. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rugiet Visit https://rugiet.com/LOCKEDONNHL to get 15% off your first order. Gametime Download th...

The Boston Bruins have surprised people with their fast start as David Pastrnak continues to lead this team with outstanding performances nearly every night. Ian McLaren of Locked On Boston Bruins joins us to discuss the reasons for the B's fast start and what they need to do to keep on competing for a playoff spot in the tough Atlantic Division.  The San Jose Sharks are showing signs of definite...

Tampa takes down Utah with a Jake Guentzel third period goal. Islanders comeback part of historic night for rookie Matthew Schaefer. Plus, the Ducks look really, really fast in a win over the New Jersey Devils.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rugiet Visit https://rugiet.com/LOCKEDONNHL to get 15% off your first order. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCK...

Ivan Demidov sees the play steps ahead of everyone else as the Habs winning formula lifts them over Ottawa. The Rangers abrupt personality change from offense-first, power play mavens to five-on-five defensive stalwarts earns them a 3-1-0 west coast road trip. Plus, Columbus ascends as the Blues look lost for two teams going in opposite directions.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime...

Programming Note: The PWHL Seattle announcement of a press conference for November 6th to likely reveal team branding occurred after recording of this episode. On today’s Women’s Hockey Report, Erica L. Ayala & Rachel Donner look at issues surrounding a potential new arena for the Ottawa Charge that would reduce capacity for the PWHL fans in Canada’s Capital. Then we look at the Minnesota Frost’s...

We had a battle of two of the best in the West in an early matinee game in Las Vegas, a former Ducks goalie heads back to Anaheim looking to beat his old team and the Great 8 goes for #900 against a team he scored a record breaking goals against last season. Details coming up on this Halloween edition of Locked on NHL Game Night.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Gametime  Download the Game...

Today we are joined by former NHL player and Stanley Cup winner Daniel Carcillo. He discusses his road to the NHL, what it was like being an NHL enforcer, and how he worked through some of the health issues he had after he retired.  He also discusses how he has become an advocate and through his work with Experience Onward which helps former athletes and people from all walks of life deal with bra...

Are the Bolts back on track? We had a crazy finish in LA. Are the Penguins for real? And a big Flyers off season addition comes up big. Details coming up on this Frozen Frenzy edition of Locked on NHL Game Night.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code  LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime to...

Is the NHL better than ever or just filled with parity and mediocrity? Nick Zararis (Locked On Oilers) and Hunter Hodies (Locked On Penguins) break down Pierre LeBrun’s latest column on the state of the league, debating which teams are true Stanley Cup contenders in 2025 and which ones are already past their peak. In this episode, the guys examine the five to seven real contenders across the NHL t...

Charlie Coyle's four assists and Cole Sillinger's two goals powers Blue Jackets over scuffling Leafs. Plus, final thoughts on the Frozen Frenzy and what the NHL can do to improve Hockey Christmas.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code  LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time i...

Ross Levitan (Locked On Senators) and Mike DiStefano (Locked On Maple Leafs) cover all the biggest stories from the NHL. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rugiet Ready to level up your confidence ? Head to  https://rugiet.com  and use promo code  LOCKEDONNHL  for 15% off your first order.  Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code  LOCKEDONNHL  for $20 off your first...

The entire league in action included multiple third period comebacks and wild overtime finishes. We analyze them all. Perhaps no performance was bigger than Colorado's eight-goal explosion in a blowout of New Jersey, featuring a five-point night for Victor Olofsson and a four point night for Cale Makar. Meanwhile, Connor Bedard's arrival is no longer in doubt in the Windy City following his first...

Are NHL powerhouses crumbling before our eyes? Six teams, including the St. Louis Blues and New York Rangers, face unexpected early-season struggles that have fans and analysts worried. Seth Toupal and JD Young dissect the Blues' scoring woes and defensive lapses, rating their concern level at 8 out of 10. The Minnesota Wild's offensive drought and aging roster raise even more red flags, with pani...

Sidney Crosby becomes the ninth player in NHL history with 1700 points as the Penguins stomp on the Blues. Ottawa gets two goals each from Tim Stutzle and Drake Batherson in an embarrassing performance for Boston. Plus, it's Frozen Frenzy Eve! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code  LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Ter...