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Team USA stuns Team Canada with Jack Hughes’ overtime heroics to clinch gold, marking a historic double as both U.S. men’s and women’s teams take top honors. Is this the start of a new era in international hockey, or will Canada’s depth and Connor McDavid’s star power rebound in the next Olympics? Gil Martin, Eddie Garcia, David Morassutti, Zach Berman and Armando Velez break down the Olympic gold...

USA and Canada set up a dream gold medal showdown after dominating in Olympic hockey semifinals—can Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon outduel the American stars for gold? Goaltending and blue line depth take center stage as Sidney Crosby’s possible return adds extra drama, while Brad Marchand’s leadership fuels Canada’s comeback momentum. Gil Martin, David Morassutti, and Kyle Kjer break down Ca...

Canada is heading to gold medal game on Sunday, but will they have the services of Sidney Crosby? Hunter and Patrick begin the show by recapping Canada’s thrilling win over Finland in the semifinals, including how unfair the Canada’s top line is (1:10). Then, with Canada set to play for gold, will Sidney Crosby return to game action, and should he risk it? (11:42) Finally, it’s Fan Take Friday, an...

USA Women seize Olympic gold in dramatic overtime, stunning Team Canada and cementing a new era of rivalry. Is Canada's reign slipping with a generational shift underway? Hilary Knight’s heroic goals power Team USA, while Marie-Philip Poulin’s injury exposes Canada’s reliance on veteran stars. The squad examines whether physical contact rules in women’s Olympic hockey should evolve as skill, pace,...

Team Canada Head Coach Jon Cooper provided an update on Sidney Crosby's status ahead of the semifinals, and it was better than we could have expected. Patrick and Hunter first begin the episode by PLAYING FREE BIRD BECAUSE THE U.S. WOMEN'S TEAM WON GOLD! They take a few minutes to recap another classic between the American and Canadian women's gold medal match. Then, they get into Jon Cooper's upd...

Canada and Team USA punch their tickets to the Olympic hockey semifinals after gripping overtime battles. Are NHL stars elevating the sport’s global stage and making these games must-watch? Sidney Crosby’s injury shakes up the Penguins’ playoff outlook, while Mitch Marner’s clutch heroics spark Leafs fans and ignite Twitter with debate about his legacy. Unforgettable moments abound as controversia...

Sidney Crosby left Team Canada's win over Czechia with a lower-body injury on Wednesday, and now we wait for the diagnosis. Hunter and Patrick start the show by holding their breath, waiting for the Sidney Crosby news after he got banged up. (2:30). They also recap what was an instant classic day of hockey, with three of the four games going to overtime. Then, they dive into Team USA's overtime wi...

It's going to be a matchup of former teammates in the Olympic quarterfinals when Team Sweden takes on Team USA! Patrick and Hunter get you ready for the men's tournament quarterfinals, which will feature Erik Karlsson and Rickard Rakell taking on their former head coach, Mike Sullivan, and Team USA! They also recap the play-in round, Latvia's choice to not start Arturs Silovs, and so much more! (0...

USA and Canada women’s hockey set up a classic gold medal showdown, but is the lack of parity hurting the sport’s global growth? Gil Martin, Eddie Garcia, Zach Berman, and Glenn Dreyfus break down Team USA’s defensive dominance, Marie-Philip Poulin’s crucial return for Canada, and the uphill battle facing Swedish and Czech programs. The hosts debate whether dynasties boost or hinder Olympic excite...

Another day, another milestone for Sidney Crosby as he now sits alone atop Team Canada scoring by an NHL player! Hunter and Patrick begin the show by discussing how Sidney Crosby surpassed Jerome Iginla for the all-time lead in Winter Olympics points among NHLers on Team Canada. (1:15). They also discuss the dominance of Canada in Italy and whether any team will be able to beat them. Then, with La...

Finland shocks Sweden with a commanding 4-1 win in a fierce Nordic rivalry, as Juuse Saros rebounds with standout goaltending and Mikko Rantanen finds the scoresheet. Can Sweden bounce back after defensive lapses and an underwhelming performance from its blue line? Gil Martin, David Morasuti, and Glenn Dreyfus break down the dramatic shift in Group play, highlight William Nylander’s return from in...

The Winter Games are in full swing, and so are the Penguins who went to the Olympics, but it wasn't a great day for two Penguins' stars. Patrick and Hunter begin this Friday edition of Locked On Penguins with an Olympic-themed Fan Take Friday where they react to your Olympics hot takes, thoughts about Sid, and if the NHL, IOC, and NHLPA should consider moving the games to the summer. (0:00) Then,...

Slovakia shock Finland as Juraj Slafkovsky and Simon Nemec make a statement—could their Olympic hockey run upset the favorites? Canada assert their dominance, with Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, and Macklin Celebrini igniting early, while questions linger about Finland’s goaltending and Sweden’s struggles. The hosts highlight the evolving Olympic tournament, from surprise upsets and breakout pe...

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby did his usual thing for Team Canada on Thursday, helping the team win its first Olympic game 5-0. He finished the game with two assists, and Hunter and Patrick talk about his overall performance. They also discuss why Canada showed that it was the favorite this game and why it will be tough to beat going forward. After that, they get into where the Penguin...

The opening day of the men's tournament was a wild one, and two Penguins helped their country to a victory! Patrick and Hunter begin the show discussing the near-upset of Team Sweden by Team Italy on the opening day of the men's Olympic tournament. They take a look at how Erik Karlsson and Rickard Rakell performed in Sweden's victory and how Italy's goaltending nearly stole the show. (0:00) Then,...

Team USA Women shock Team Canada with a dominant 5-0 victory—has the balance of power shifted in Olympic hockey? Gil Martin leads the debate with David Morassutti and Glenn Dreyfuss, spotlighting the Americans’ airtight defense, standout performances from Hannah Bilka and Laila Edwards, and the historic inclusion of three Black players in a single Olympic game. The crew questions if Team Canada ca...

Parker McLean from On The Fly joins the show to talk about the Penguins at the Olympics! Hunter and Patrick ask Parker about the team Latvia goaltending situation and if Arturs Silovs will get most of the starters reps since Elvis Merzlikins is also there. (1:19) They also discuss the impact that Erik Karlsson and Rickard Rakell will have for Team Sweden, and a ton more! After that, they get into...

Team USA and Team Canada dominate the Olympic women’s hockey tournament—are they locked in for another gold medal showdown? Hilary Knight breaks records while Marie-Philip Poulin’s injury sparks new questions. Is Sweden or Czechia ready to crash the party and claim bronze, or is the gap still too wide? Glenn Dreyfuss, Gil Martin, and Kyle Kjer spotlight the rivalry series, competitive edge from th...

The Penguins are sending four players to the Olympic Games, and all of them will be counted on to play a big role for their countries! The show begins on Monday with Patrick and Hunter taking a look at the roles Sidney Crosby, Erik Karlsson, Rickard Rakell, and Arturs Silovs will play for their respective countries at the Winter Olympic Games in Milan. (0:00) Then, it's time for a deep dive into T...

The Pittsburgh Penguins go into the Olympic break on a high note after Avery Hayes helped them to a win over the red-hot Sabres! Hunter and Patrick begin the show discussing whether or not Avery Hayes will have to wait the traditional three years to get into the Hockey Hall of Fame, or if they'll waive it for his two-goal debut! (1:00). Hayes's two goals and Kindel's two goals helped the Penguins...

The Penguins will play their final game ahead of the Olympic break, and it's against the red-hot Buffalo Sabres! The Penguins head up to Buffalo for their final game before they get a few weeks off during the Olympics, and it's against a team that has been one of the hottest in the league. They take a look at Buffalo's roster, who's been driving this turnaround, and how the Penguins can get to the...

The Penguins were unable to hold onto multiple leads on Long Island on Tuesday night, and now the playoff race has gotten a lot tighter. Hunter and Patrick begin the show discussing the Penguins’ overtime loss to the New York Islanders and how, for the first time in a long time, goaltending appeared to be the main issue (1:20). They also get into some of the overtime struggles, and Patrick lays do...

The Penguins played arguably their worst game of the season on Monday night, losing 3-2 at home to the Ottawa Senators. Patrick and Hunter begin the program discussing a no-show, low-effort loss by the Penguins to the Senators. What went wrong for the Penguins? Well, just about everything. From defensive zone coverage to offensive production, the Penguins could do nothing right on Monday, and a lo...

The Penguins winning streak has reached six games after they got a win over their former coach and his new club. Hunter and Patrick first take a look at the Penguins’ 2016 Stanley Cup 10-year ceremony which even made Sidney Crosby tear up. (2:00) Then, they recap the game, which saw the Penguins blitz the Rangers for the first two periods, only to let up late. Fortunately, they were able to hold o...

The Penguins' winning streak increased to five straight after absolutely crushing the Chicago Blackhawks 6-2! Patrick and Hunter recap the Penguins' dominant win over the Blackhawks and how the team was able to do it without contributions from their biggest stars. Thanks to contributions from Egor Chinakhov, Anthony Mantha, Ben Kindel, and Connor Dewar, the Penguins didn't need their big guns on T...