Locked On NHL - Daily Podcast On The National Hockey League

The Vegas Golden Knights shock the Colorado Avalanche with a relentless third-period comeback, seizing a 2-0 series lead. Ivan Barbashev nets two goals and Jack Eichel delivers in the clutch, while Carter Hart stands tall in net. Can the Avalanche regroup after losing both games on home ice, or is Vegas destined for the Stanley Cup Final? Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights break down the Golden Knigh...

The Montreal Canadiens shock the Carolina Hurricanes with a first-period scoring outburst, ending Carolina’s undefeated playoff run. Can Rod Brind’Amour’s squad recover from this sudden momentum shift, or will Montreal’s top line—powered by Juraj Slafkovsky, Cole Caufield, and Nick Suzuki—continue to dominate the Eastern Conference Finals? Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights dissect Montreal’s relentl...

Montreal Canadiens outduel Carolina Hurricanes in a defensive masterclass—has the momentum finally shifted in the Stanley Cup Playoffs? Gil Martin and JD Young break down Montreal’s stunning Game 1 win, spotlighting breakout performances from Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkovsky, the Habs’ explosive speed in transition, and how Carolina’s vaunted blue line faltered. The hosts debate whether Frederik...

Vegas just gave the entire NHL the exact formula to slow down the Colorado Avalanche. Can the Avs answer back, or will the Golden Knights ride Mitch Marner and Carter Hart all the way to the Stanley Cup Final? Hunter and Nick discuss Game 1 of the West Final and everything that happened. Meanwhile, in the East, the Montreal Canadiens are pulling off another historic, unexpected deep playoff run re...

Vegas comes out and plays a much better first half against a rusty Colorado team. The Knights win 4-2 without Mark Stone in the lineup, while Colorado was missing superstar defenseman Cale Makar. Plus it's the eve of the Eastern Conference Finals - the Jesperi Kotkaniemi Derby! Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get a...

Ross Levitan and Mike DiStefano preview the NHL Conference Finals, discuss key injuries, make series predictions, and react to Vancouver’s coaching change, plus early speculation on coaching hires and NHL Draft connections. 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 m...

Buffalo Sabres suffer crushing Game 7 heartbreak as Alex Newhook lifts the Montreal Canadiens with another OT winner, pushing the Sabres’ game seven record to a staggering 1-7. Are the Sabres finally on the brink of a breakthrough, or will goaltending woes and quiet nights from key scorers like Alex Tuch keep them locked in “Club Misery”? Seth Toupal and JD Young dissect Sabres’ playoff run, highl...

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The Buffalo Sabres hope to win Game 7 at home after earning a thrilling comeback win in Montreal in Game 6. What will it take for the Sabres to pull off the win? Joe DiBiase of Locked On Sabres joins us to discuss the keys to victory, the Sabres goaltending concerns and what to expect Monday evening in Buffalo. The Vegas Golden Knights have reached the Western Conference Final and will face the Co...

The Buffalo Sabres dominate the Montreal Canadiens 8-3 to force a deciding Game 7. Rasmus Dahlin ties a postseason franchise record with a five-point night, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped all 18 shots after replacing Alex Lyon. Can the Sabres carry this momentum back to Buffalo and punch their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals, or will Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield continue the Canadiens...

The NHL's Western Conference Final is set as the Vegas Golden Knights advanced by defeating the Anaheim Ducks last night. We preview the upcoming battle between VGK and the Colorado Avalanche which promises to be a good one. Plus, the Vancouver Canucks have hired the Sedin Twins for their front office as co-presidents of hockey operations and added Ryan Johnson as GM. We discuss the task ahead to...

The Montreal Canadiens rally behind rookie goalie Jakob Dobes to surge past the Buffalo Sabres in a chaotic Game 5. Can Martin St. Louis’ bold decision to stick with his rookie goalie power the Canadiens to the Eastern Conference Final? The pivotal second-period heroics from Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, and Juraj Slafkovsky’s top line shift the series momentum, while the Sabres wrestle with underpe...

The Edmonton Oilers have made a coaching change! On this Thursday edition of Locked On NHL, Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies break down the massive news out of Edmonton. We discuss Stan Bowman’s questionable roster construction, the heavy contracts weighing the team down, the ticking clock on Connor McDavid’s extension, and the rumors surrounding Bruce Cassidy. Plus, we look at the Colorado Avalanch...

The Avalanche played their worst period maybe all playoffs. It didn't matter. Colorado wins 4-3 with four unanswered goals. We talk about Colorado's path forward, Minnesota's off-season road plus preview Thursday night's biggest playoff battles. 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 membe...

Ross Levitan and Gil Martin react to the Maple Leafs firing Craig Berube, discuss McAvoy’s suspension, and preview NHL playoff action including Avalanche vs. Wild and the latest from the Golden Knights, Hurricanes, and Sabres series. Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to  https://indeed.com/podcast  right now and support our show by saying you...

GAME NIGHT: Vegas Golden Knights Push Anaheim Ducks to the BRINK of Elimination, Buffalo Sabres PULL EVEN with Montreal Canadiens 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 loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s communi...

Colorado Avalanche dominate the West as the Minnesota Wild falter—can the Wild turn the tide in a must-win Game 5? Seth Toupal and JD Young break down Colorado’s 5-2 victory, spotlighting the Avalanche’s relentless offense and dissecting the Wild’s offensive drought, questionable playoff format, and growing pressure. Insightful analysis covers the impact of missing stars like Joel Eriksson Ek and...

Colorado gets what they need after a goalie switch. Plus, the depth scoring comes up big in a 5-2 win. Buffalo has a critical Game 4 in Montreal while Anaheim and Vegas look to break their deadlock in Game 5 in Sin City. 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...

The Montreal Canadiens ignite the Bell Centre crowd and overpower the Buffalo Sabres with standout performances from Alex Newhook and Cole Caufield. Can Buffalo regroup and neutralize Montreal’s surging offense as the series shifts momentum north of the border? Hosts Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights break down Montreal’s back-to-back playoff wins, highlighting key goals, dominant special teams play...

The Colorado Avalanche hold a 2-1 series lead over the Minnesota Wild but they dropped Game 3 in Minnesota. Chris Micielli of Locked On Avalanche joins us to discuss what changed in Game 3 and they keys for the Avs to overcome the President's Trophy jinx and advance to the conference finals. The Carolina Hurricanes became the first team to earn a berth in the Conference Finals as they completed a...

The Carolina Hurricanes sweep the Philadelphia Flyers in dramatic OT finish—Jackson Blake nets two goals, including the series-winner, propelling the Hurricanes to their third Eastern Conference Final in four seasons. Can Frederik Andersen’s red-hot goaltending and the explosive second line maintain Carolina’s flawless playoff run? Hosts Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights spotlight the young Flyers’...

The Montreal Canadiens silenced the Buffalo Sabres’ home crowd with Alex Newhook’s big performance, knotting their playoff series 1-1. Can Buffalo adjust after suffering from power play woes and struggling to match Montreal’s resilience? Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights dissect coaching adjustments as the series heads to the raucous Bell Centre. Locked on Canadiens host Ian Boisvet joins to offer h...

The NHL completed the draft lottery this week but is the process fair? We break down why there are issues with how the league configures the lottery and some ways that could make it fairer. Plus, the NHL named the finalists for awards like the Adams Trophy, the Selke Trophy, the Calder Trophy and the Norris Trophy, but was Evan Bouchard snubbed for the Norris and who is likely to win these awards?...

The Carolina Hurricanes overpower the Philadelphia Flyers to seize a commanding 3-0 series lead. Are the Flyers outmatched, or is a miracle comeback still possible? Eddie Garcia, Shukri Wrights are joined by Locked on Hurricanes host Zach Martin break down the Hurricanes’ relentless playoff dominance, fueled by stellar play from Frederik Andersen, Jordan Staal, and a flawless penalty kill. Key mom...

On today's edition of Locked On NHL, Hunter Hodies and Nick Zararis discuss three of the four second-round playoff series. They first start with the Montreal-Buffalo series and how it got off to a great start on Wednesday night. They discuss what the Sabres did to frustrate the Habs and how the Habs can try to bounce back in Game 2. After that, they dive into the Anaheim-Vegas series and how Anahe...