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We'll order a seven-pack of Buffalo-Tampa, please. Plus, the Kings get a critical two points against Nashville. Celebrini and Bedard go head-to-head in a must-win for San Jose. The Jets may have put the Kraken out of its misery. Plus, what TJ and Alex would do if they had the type of power the NCAA Selection Committee had but in the NHL. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to m...

The Philadelphia Flyers are back in a playoff spot in maybe the most important win in the last decade for this franchise. A wild loss for Detroit at home. The Rangers dominate a Capitals team who had the red carpet rolled out for them to get back into the Eastern Conference wildcard race. The Senators play one of their best games of the season versus Carolina. Montreal loses, but still clinches a...

The New York Islanders fired head coach Patrick Roy on Sunday and replaced him with veteran Peter DeBoer in a last ditch attempt to make the playoffs. JD Young asks Gil Martin what this means for the Islanders short term and long term and why Roy was let go with just four games left in the regular season.  The Winnipeg Jets were left for dead at the Olympic break but have finished the season stron...

Wild Card chaos continues as the Detroit Red Wings, Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Islanders all miss golden opportunities, help their playoff hopes in the East.  Out West, the Nashville Predators oust the San Jose Sharks from the final Wild Card spot . The Buffalo Sabres break a 14-year drought to clinch their playoff ticket, Tampa Bay Lightning punch their ticket for a ninth straight postsea...

Philadelphia Flyers ignite the playoff race with a 4-1 win over the New York Islanders for a four-way tie for the final Eastern Conference wild card spot alongside Ottawa Senators, Detroit Red Wings, and Columbus Blue Jackets. Can the Flyers overcome their tiebreaker disadvantage, or past the pass the Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan Division? Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights break dow...

William Nylander indicated he wants to stay in Toronto unless there's a full rebuild. What does this say about the state of the Toronto Maple Leafs who were officially eliminated from the playoffs last night? We break down the Leafs current dilemma and what lies ahead for this storied Original Six franchise. Plus, the we have the latest on the NHL playoff races in both conferences with the Carolin...

Wild playoff races ignite as the San Jose Sharks, Nashville Predators, and LA Kings are locked in a three-way battle for the Western Conference’s final wild card, while the Montreal Canadiens surge on a seven-game winning streak, closing in on the Atlantic Division lead behind Cole Caufield’s historic goal chase. Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights break down pivotal wins and stunning losses, includin...

On today’s Locked On NHL, Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies dive into a chaotic week in hockey. We break down the "bananas" race for the final Western Conference playoff spot, where the Sharks, Kings, and Predators are battling in a "turtle race" toward an 85-point finish. Does Macklin Celebrini have enough "dog in him" to drag San Jose into the postseason?  Next, we examine the fallout in Toronto. A...

Macklin Celebrini's brilliance on full display in San Jose's comeback win over Anaheim. The Kings outlast the Blues in overtime. Best meets worst by basically every metric... and of course the worst team in hockey scored eight times on the road. 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 Mike DiStefano discuss the Western Conference wild card race heating up, the Boston Bruins surge, and our three stars of the week. Support us by supporting our sponsors! Quo: Make this the year where no opportunity — and no customer — slips away.  Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to  http://Quo.com/lockedonnhl . Indeed: Now, you can speed up your h...

GAME NIGHT: The New York Islanders DROP leave two massive points on the table versus the Buffalo Sabres, the Pittsburgh Pens POUR IT ON against the Detroit Red Wings, New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers renew their rivalry with a goalie-fight and general MAYHEM. 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,...

Toronto Maple Leafs fire GM Brad Treliving as franchise signals major shakeup—who’s next on the chopping block? With Bruce Cassidy out as Vegas Golden Knights head coach and John Tortorella stepping in, both Original Six and Stanley Cup contenders are bracing for drastic change.  Seth Toupal and JD Young break down Toronto’s managerial overhaul, the future of stars like Auston Matthews and William...

The Penguins drowned the Islanders in an 8-3 drubbing led by a monster game from Anthony Mantha. Brad Treliving's firing hours before Toronto-Anaheim overshadows a Leafs comeback win that also somehow featured a Leafs blown third period lead. Macklin Celebrini and the Sharks have a pulse as he joins ELITE company. Colorado extinguished an overmatched Flames team. Plus, the John Tortorella official...

An epic comeback headlined an impact Sunday of games. The Bruins erased a 3-0 deficit to win in a shootout, Tampa Bay found their mojo again after a couple recent odd hiccups, Montreal picked up a big statement win over Carolina and the Flyers remained very much aline after beating Dallas in overtime. All that and more on this edition of LockedOn NHL Game Night.        Everydayer Club If you never...

The Vegas Golden Knights surprised everybody by firing head coach Bruce Cassidy with less than 10 games left and replacing him with John Tortorella. Chris Gawlik of Locked On Vegas Golden Knights joins us to analyze the reasons for the firing, what Tortorella brings to the team and the impact it has on their playoff chances. Plus, is this the last firing we'll see in Vegas? The Detroit Red Wings h...

Playoff hopes slip as the Ottawa Senators, Detroit Red Wings, and Los Angeles Kings miss key opportunities on a jam-packed NHL Game Night. Can these teams rebound before time runs out? Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights break down pivotal wins, upsets, and wild card shake-ups—including the Boston Bruins’ dominant home streak, Cole Caufield’s Saturday night heroics for the Montreal Canadiens, and the...

The Detroit Red Wings reignite their playoff hopes with a desperate 5-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres, powered by big nights from Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond. Is Detroit finally ready to break their postseason drought? Eddie Garcia and Mike Asti dissect what this win means for the Red Wings playoff hopes. Plus, the pressure mounts on Detroit GM Steve Yzerman as the crew debates whether miss...

The NHL playoff race is entering the home stretch but injuries are having an impact. Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby left Thursday's game with an injury, we discuss what affect his loss could have on the team. Meanwhile, the San Jose Sharks deal with goalie injuries and the Tampa Bay Lighting see their captain, Steven Stamkos take a leave from the team.  We'll also discuss  the Cinderella t...

Playoff races tighten as the Pittsburgh Penguins pulling off a clutch shootout win despite losing star Sidney Crosby. the battle for wildcard spots heats up across the Eastern and Western Conferences. Eddie Garcia and Mike Asti spotlight standout performances from Ilya Sorokin for the New York Islanders and critical wins for the Philadelphia Flyers and LA Kings. The duo breaks down shifting playof...

With less than three weeks to go until the NHL playoffs, several bubble teams are hitting the panic button. Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies break down the massive struggles of three teams currently fighting for their playoff lives. First, they dive into the Vegas Golden Knights, who are just 3-7 in their last 10 games. Despite adding major pieces, the Golden Knights have only scored 5 goals in thei...

Locked On NHL dives into the East and West wildcard races, playoff power rankings, and standout stars, with insights from Ross Levitan and Mike DiStefano!   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 tea...

The Bruins and Sabres meet in a potential playoff preview, and the game absolutely lived up to the hype. We'll take seven of these, thanks. Plus the Leafs get a big game from Joseph Woll to stop a Rangers comeback attempt led by Alexis Lafreniere. Plus we'll take a look at Toronto's coaching situation, the debate of heavy hockey vs. speed hockey, the Bruins long-term outlook and the Rangers 'retoo...

The Ottawa Senators have willed themselves back IN the playoff RACE, while the New York Islanders have FALLEN out, the Los Angeles Kings LOSE in OT to the Calgary Flame who have won FOUR straight.  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 mo...

Pacific Division chaos and player safety controversy take center stage as Nikita Kucherov storms into Hart Trophy contention. Is the NHL’s Department of Player Safety the league’s biggest joke, or will a leadership change finally restore discipline? Seth Toupal and JD Young dissect this week’s weak suspensions, debating George Parros’ legacy and the glaring lack of accountability. Connor McDavid’s...

The score was kind to the New York Rangers in a 2-1 loss to Ottawa in the only game on the calendar Monday night. Alex and TJ put on their GM hats to try and get Ottawa over-the-top and the Rangers back to relevance. Plus, a look ahead at a busy night across the NHL Tuesday and a number of games with major playoff implications. Everydayer Club Join the Everydayer Club for ad-free audio, access to...