Locked On Penguins - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Penguins

The Penguins can put a down payment on a playoff spot tonight when they head to Ottawa! Hunter and Patrick begin the show by taking a look at the Ottawa Senators, one of the NHL’s hottest teams, and why they have found success since the Olympic break. (1:00) They then give their keys to victory, who has to step up, and what it will take for the Penguins to really solidify their spot in the Stanley...

The Penguins' push to the playoffs took a bit of a hit on Tuesday night against the Colorado Avalanche. Patrick and Hunter begin the show by breaking down the Penguins' 6-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. They first take a look at the defense and goaltending, which have been subpar the last couple of weeks. Is it who the Penguins are, or is it the opponents being very good? (0:00) Then, they get i...

When the Penguins play their second game against Colorado on Tuesday night, they will be without the services of Evgeni Malkin. (1:20) Hunter and Patrick start the show discussing the news that Malkin is out of the lineup and considered day-to-day, the recall of Ville Koivunen and how he has a lot to prove with this call-up, and the hit on Ryan Shea. Then, they take a look at the powerhouse Colora...

The Penguins actually won a shootout but then completely no-showed just one day later, ending with a weekend split. Patrick and Hunter begin the Monday show talking about the Penguins winning a shootout against the Winnipeg Jets. While not playing their best, they were still able to battle back, get two points, and win the shootout. A lot of that, though, was credit to Erik Karlsson, who has been,...

The Pittsburgh Penguins will welcome the Winnipeg Jets and the Carolina Hurricanes for yet another weekend back-to-back. Hunter and Patrick begin the show by getting you set for the first game of the weekend against the Jets. (1:10) Despite a hot start, the Jets have cooled off, and it's a chance for the Penguins to take advantage of a team that's likely not going to make the playoffs. Then, for t...

Despite a gusty effort, the Penguins once again were unable to get a victory in Raleigh. Patrick and Hunter recap a WILD 6-5 overtime loss in Carolina, they go over the missed opportunities, the comebacks, Erik Karlsson’s brilliance, and everything in between from a great night of hockey. (1:30) Then, they evaluate Sidney Crosby’s return to the lineup, how he performed, and what the outlook is wit...

The Penguins get their captain back when they head to Raleigh to take on the Carolina Hurricanes! Hunter and Patrick begin the show discussing the big news that Sidney Crosby is officially back after missing 11 games following his injury at the Olympics. (1:10) They talk about where he fits in, what he can bring to the table, and what it means for their playoff race. Then they give their keys to v...

The Pittsburgh Penguins walked into Ball Arena on Monday night and hung a seven spot on them! Hunter and Patrick start the show with an overall recap of the Penguins' 7-2 win over the Avalanche and how they turned a sloppy, but successful first period into a dominant second and third period. (1:00) After that, they discuss Evgeni Malkin's return after his suspension and how great he was. (14:00) I...

Despite not playing their best game, the Pittsburgh Penguins were able to get one of their biggest wins of the year against the Utah Mammoth. Patrick and Hunter start the show talking about the Penguins' 4-3 victory over Utah. The team didn't start well, but they were able to recover from a bad first period and a 2-0 deficit to get a 4-3 win. The win was thanks to a great recovery from the fourth...

The Penguins were outgunned on Thursday night against the Vegas Golden Knights, and a lot can be traced back to who they don’t have. Patrick and Hunter begin the show by knocking down some of the negativity surrounding the Penguins. (1:34) While it certainly would be preferable for the team to be winning, it is time to take a step back and realize that many key pieces are out of the lineup, and th...

The Penguins' 5-game road swing shifts to Las Vegas tonight, where they'll meet the Golden Knights with the chance for a season sweep! Hunter and Patrick begin the show, taking a look at a Vegas team that, while talented, is still going through its fair share of struggles. Despite a deep roster, the Golden Knights aren't getting the saves they need from their goaltenders, and that could be an open...

While the Penguins' shootout struggles continued for the second time in three games, getting to the shootout was enough of an effort to steal a much-needed point. Patrick and Hunter begin the show talking about the fight, heart, and determination the Penguins showed on Tuesday night in Raleigh. They were able to fight back from a late two-goal deficit, tie the game, and force overtime. However, in...

The Penguins will head off on their toughest road trip of the season, and it begins in a place they have not won since 2018. Hunter and Patrick begin the show, taking a look at the Penguins’ lineup they’ll take to Raleigh tonight to face the Carolina Hurricanes. (1:15) Without some key pieces, who needs to step up, and how can they find a win? They also get into their keys to victory for the Pengu...

The Penguins flipped the script against the Boston Bruins on Sunday at PPG Paints Arena, erasing a 3-0 deficit to beat the Bruins in OT! Patrick and Hunter begin the show recapping the Penguins' first three-goal comeback without Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin since the year 2001! They talk about how Igor Chinakhov got the ball rolling with a wicked power play goal, Anthony Mantha's massive perfor...

The Penguins only made one move on trade deadline day, and it was a minor one, but the big story of the day is goaltender interference and Evgeni Malkin. Hunter and Patrick begin the show talking about Evgeni Malkin’s impending suspension after getting ejected for swinging his stick at Rasmus Dahlin’s head. (2:00) They handicap how many games they expect Geno to be suspended, and how, as a leader...

Before the NHL trade deadline, the Penguins will take on the league's hottest team: The Buffalo Sabres. Patrick and Hunter begin the show taking a look at the league's hottest team - and this is not a typo - the Buffalo Sabres. What has led to the success of the Sabres so far this year? Well, just about everything from their forward depth to their defense, and even some great goaltending performan...

It wasn’t meant to be on Tuesday night at TD Garden as Jeremy Swayman shut the door on the Penguins. Hunter and Patrick talk about another boring game in Boston that saw the Bruins’ defensive system stymie the Penguins, and when it didn’t, Jeremy Swayman was there to make several big saves. (1:15) They also discuss how the Penguins made changes to counter Boston’s defensive game, and how, on most...

The Penguins' hectic March continues tonight in Boston, and with the trade deadline looming, what will the team do? Patrick and Hunter begin the show by taking a look at the confusing Boston Bruins, who, despite not being one of the deepest rosters, find themselves deep in the playoff hunt. The Penguins will have to counter the Bruins' defensive style and play a patient game. (0:00) Then, they kee...

The Pittsburgh Penguins got three out of a possible four points this weekend, and their win over Vegas was a dominant one. Hunter and Patrick dedicate the first two segments of the show breaking down all of the positives from this weekend (1:15), as well as a couple of negatives. They discuss how Ben Kindel continues to impress and how Arturs Silovs is making a strong case to be the Game 1 starter...

The Penguins picked up where they left off before the Olympic break, getting a massive two points against the New Jersey Devils! Patrick and Hunter begin the show recapping an up-and-down win over the Devils, which saw the Penguins start slow but find their game throughout. A lot of the effort is credited to goaltender Arturs Silovs, who made several key saves to keep the Penguins in the hunt unti...

The Penguins return to action tonight against divisional rival New Jersey, and it’s a chance to start the back half with a win. Hunter and Patrick begin the episode by taking a look at the New Jersey Devils, who, despite being mostly healthy, are having a disappointing season. (1:00) They look into why the Devils have underperformed and identify the cause. Then, the Penguins will have some new-loo...

The Penguins announced that captain Sidney Crosby is on IR and will miss a minimum of four weeks, so can the Penguins survive this injury? Patrick and Hunter begin the show, breaking down the news that Crosby's injury will keep him out of the Penguins' lineup for around a month, and looking at who has to step up, how they can stay in the playoff race, and what head coach Dan Muse will have to do t...

The Penguins made their first post-Olympic trade, sending Brett Kulak to the Colorado Avalanche! Patrick and Hunter jump on for an emergency trade breakdown episode of Locked On Penguins, which takes a look at the trade that sent defenseman Brett Kulak to the Colorado Avalanche.  The full trade: Brett Kulak to Colorado in exchange for defenseman Samuel Girard and a 2028 second-round pick. They dis...

On Monday, the Penguins recalled Avery Hayes from the AHL, and he's getting some big responsibilities right away. Hunter and Patrick begin the show by discussing a well-deserved call-up for the young forward, how he'll fit into the lineup, and how his energy level is just what the Penguins need coming off a three-week break. (1:00) They also look at the rest of the roster from Monday's practice, w...

For the first time since 1980, the United States men's hockey team has won gold, and the Penguins make their return this week! Patrick and Hunter begin the week by recapping an INSTANT CLASSIC gold medal game between the United States and Canada. They go over the incredible effort by the Americans, especially goalie Connor Hellebuyck, and how they were able to score their first gold medal in nearl...