Locked On NHL - Daily Podcast On The National Hockey League

The Tampa Bay Lightning totally stifled Montreal late in an overtime win to even the series at 1. The Bruins narrowly avoid a repeat of Game 1 and even the series with Buffalo at 1. A historic win for the Mammoth and Logan Cooley as they tie Vegas at 1. Colorado outlasts a pesky Kings team in overtime to take a 2-0 series lead. Plus, a lookahead at the games on 4/22/26.  Everydayer Club If you nev...

Buffalo Sabres erupt in dramatic playoff comeback, shaking the Boston Bruins and igniting belief in a deep postseason run. Seth Toupal and JD Young break down Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s stellar goaltending, Lindy Ruff’s postgame reaction, and the electric Buffalo crowd that turned the momentum. Are the Sabres more than just a feel-good story, and can their young core challenge even the most seasoned c...

GAME NIGHT: Edmonton Oilers CLIP Anaheim Ducks in Game 1, Carolina Hurricanes and Ottawa Senators have DOUBLE OT Chaos, Philadelphia Flyers SHUTOUT Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Dallas Stars TAME the Minnesota Wild. 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...

Tage Thompson sparks absolute brilliance in the third period leading to a 4-3 comeback win to open their series versus Boston. The Slovakian Slayer takes no prisoners as Juraj Slafkovsky scores a playoff all-power play hat trick to top Tampa 4-3 in overtime in their series opener. Colorado labored in a 2-1 win over Los Angeles in the first game of that series. Utah throws the first punch, but the...

The Pittsburgh Penguins struggled offensively and lost Game 1 of their series with the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in Pittsburgh. Hunter Hodies of Locked On Penguins joins us to discuss what went wrong in Game 1 and some key players that need to step up for the Pens to even the series. The Los Angeles Kings gave the heavily favored Colorado Avalanche all they could handle in Game 1 of their opening ro...

The Stanley Cup Playoffs erupt with fierce intensity as the Carolina Hurricanes shut out the Ottawa Senators 2-0 behind Frederik Andersen’s clutch goaltending. The Minnesota Wild dominate the Dallas Stars 6-1, with Jesper Wallstedt delivering a stellar debut and powerhouse performances from Joel Eriksson Ek and Matt Boldy. Over in Pennsylvania, 19-year-old Porter Martone dazzles in his playoff deb...

The Stanley Cup Playoffs start with a can't-miss matchups as the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild—two of the NHL's top regular season teams—clash in a first-round battle loaded with scoring power. Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights break down key storylines and dig into the showdown between Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy of the Wild vs Wyatt Johnston and Jason Robertson of the Stars. Classic NHL rival...

We have eight exciting opening round playoff series opening this weekend in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and hockey fans are excited. This is the most exciting time of the year for NHL fans and we break down all eight series from most to least compelling and discuss why each series is worth watching. Plus, NHL awards are settled and teams that missed the playoffs like the Vancouver Canucks and New Jer...

The Stanley Cup Playoff matchups are finally set after a wild final night in the NHL regular season. Connor McDavid clinches his sixth Art Ross Trophy for the Edmonton Oilers, while rookie Matt Savoie explodes for a hat trick, propelling Edmonton past the Vancouver Canucks and sealing a first-round clash with the comeback-happy Anaheim Ducks. Is Edmonton’s goaltending ready for playoff pressure? H...

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are finally here! In this Thursday edition of Locked on NHL, Nick Zararis (Locked On Oilers) and Hunter Hodies (Locked On Penguins) deliver a deep-dive, stats-heavy preview of the first-round matchups. From the health of Miro Heiskanen to the "God Mode" potential of Jake Oettinger, we break down why the Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild series is destined for seven games. We...

GAME NIGHT: The Vegas Golden Knights defeated Seattle to TAKE Pacific crow, Florida Panther's YOUTH Movement Destroys Detroit Red Wings, FUTURE Phenoms Macklin Celebrini and the San Jose Sharks Square off with Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks. 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...

Ross Levitan (Locked On Senators) and Mike DiStefano (Locked On Maple Leafs) break down all 4 Eastern Conference first round playoff series. Support us by supporting our sponsors! 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 heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditi...

Even without total chaos, Tuesday’s nine-game slate saw playoff matchups finalized, multiple first NHL goals on a night of a youth movement and possibly the last game of Alexander Ovechkin’s career. Mike Asti and Alex Wiederspiel discuss it all while dropping some hot takes just in time for the playoffs on the latest edition of LockedOn NHL Game Night.   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episod...

Detroit Red Wings’ playoff collapse sparks major questions—has Steve Yzerman’s “Yzerplan” finally run its course? After leading their division in January, the Red Wings plummeted out of postseason contention, leaving fans demanding answers about roster construction, goaltending woes with John Gibson, and the inability to rebound from key injuries. Hosts Seth Topal and JD Young also examine Alex Ov...

The Philadelphia Flyers are going to the playoffs. The Canes earn the top seed in the Eastern Conference. The Sabres win the Atlantic Division. The Lightning can still salvage home ice. The Western Conference playoff race is slightly less murky with Los Angeles clinching the final spot, but only a single matchup is settled. Jonathan Quick's final game is a tank power battle between New York and Fl...

As pivotal matchups further solidify the playoff picture, Mike Asti and TJ Chillot discuss if we saw the final game between Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin, how to evaluate the Islanders’ season after failing to make the playoffs, statement wins by the Canadiens and Bruins and trouble for the Ducks in the West.   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Joi...

The Los Angeles Kings are in the thick of the fight for one of the final playoff spots in the Western Conference but do they have what it takes to clinch a berth? Eddie Garcia of Locked On Los Angeles Kings joins us to discuss the reasons for the team's strong finish, the playoff hunt and the final few games of Anze Kopitar's Hall of Fame career.  Alexander Ovechkin may be playing his final game i...

Playoff dreams are made or broken as the Ottawa Senators clinch a spot with Linus Ullmark’s shutout over the New York Islanders, while the Detroit Red Wings suffer a crushing collapse—sparking boos on Fan Appreciation Night and extending their playoff drought. Can the Islanders or Washington Capitals rally in their final games to claim the last open position in the East? Meanwhile, the Philadelphi...

The Utah Mammoth clinched a playoff berth for the first time since moving to Salt Lake City, we discuss their surprising ride to the postseason. Plus, Cole Caufield becomes the first Montreal Canadiens player to score 50 goals in a season since 1990. We also have the latest injury updates. The Pittsburgh Penguins and Buffalo Sabres both had surprisingly good seasons and both are in the playoffs. W...

The Ottawa Senators seize control of the Eastern Conference wild card race while the Detroit Red Wings and New York Islanders keep pace as the playoff picture tightens. Cole Caufield nets his 50th for Montreal Canadiens in a potential first-round clash with Tampa Bay Lightning, while the Colorado Avalanche clinch the President’s Trophy —will the “curse” continue, or is this their year for Stanley...

On today’s Locked On NHL, Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies break down the chaotic final week of the regular season. We dive into the Detroit Red Wings' shocking March collapse and how the Philadelphia Flyers improbably fought their way back into a Metropolitan Division spot.  In the West, we look at the "turtle race" for the final wild-card spot. Can the Nashville Predators hold off the LA Kings and...

GAME NIGHT: Connor McDavid's MASSIVE night for the Edmonton Oliers moves them into first place in the Pacific Division, the Buffalo Sabres SECURE the top spot in the Atlantic with a WIN over the New York Rangers, while the Washington Capitals LOCKDOWN the Toronto Leafs. 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 a...

Ross Levitan (Locked On Senators) and Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders) break down NHL playoff races, division titles, and key matchups in the final week of the regular season. Support us by supporting our sponsors! Robinhood You’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures an...

As the regular season nears its end, Mike Asti and Alex Wiederspiel recap a pivotal action-packed night in the NHL. And for the highlights, Columbus steals a big win from the Red Wings in Detroit, the Flyers and Senators both dominate and claim two points each, Dallas and Minnesota continue battling for home ice, the Avalanche get their revenge on the Blues, Nashville blanks Anaheim and the Oilers...

New Jersey Devils shock the league by parting ways with GM Tom Fitzgerald after a season of missed opportunities and costly roster decisions. Quinn Hughes trade rumors swirl as hosts question whether Fitzgerald’s gamble on young stars like Jack Hughes, Luke Hughes, and Simon Nemec left the team stuck with unsalvageable contracts and a crumbling foundation. What does the future hold for this once-p...