Locked On NHL - Daily Podcast On The National Hockey League

GAME NIGHT: Back to back SWEEPS for the Canes to advance. The Wild get a MUST win vs the Avs

10 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Carolina Hurricanes sweep the Philadelphia Flyers in dramatic OT finish—Jackson Blake nets two goals, including the series-winner, propelling th...

GAME TIME: Canadiens CRUISE to Game 2 win. Mitch Marner SHINES in Golden Knights Game 3 victory.

09 May 2026

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The Montreal Canadiens silenced the Buffalo Sabres’ home crowd with Alex Newhook’s big performance, knotting their playoff series 1-1. Can Buffalo...

NHL Awards Finalissts Named as Stanley Playoffs Intensify

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

GAME NIGHT: Frederik Andersen LEADS Hurricanes Over Flyers—Carolina now 7-0 so far this post season

08 May 2026

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The Carolina Hurricanes overpower the Philadelphia Flyers to seize a commanding 3-0 series lead. Are the Flyers outmatched, or is a miracle comeback s...

Buffalo Starts Hot, Anaheim-Vegas Split, & Philly on the ropes!

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 M...

GAME NIGHT: Buffalo ROLLS Over Montreal Despite Shot Differential, Anaheim EVENS Series in Vegas

07 May 2026

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Buffalo defends home ice in the highly anticipated series opener against Montreal, and did it despite an ironic shot differential. In the night cap, A...

Toronto Maple Leafs Win Draft Lottery + Stanley Cup Playoff Storylines

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ross Levitan and Mike DiStefano react to the Maple Leafs winning the NHL draft lottery, trade hypotheticals, and preview Habs vs. Sabres. Everydayer C...

GAME NIGHT: Avalanche Roll Wild, Minnesota's Costly Mistake in Net, Will a Title Drought End?

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With only one game on the night, Mike Asti and TJ Chillot open the show by discussing a calmer version of another Colorado win over Minnesota. Are the...

BACKLASH: Toronto Maple Leafs’ John Chayka Era Begins – NHL World Condemns SHOCKING HIRE

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Toronto Maple Leafs spark controversy with the hiring of John Chayka as general manager, raising eyebrows around the NHL. With just one supporter out ...

GAME NIGHT: Carolina ESCAPES with OT Win, Vegas TAKES Game 1 vs Anaheim

05 May 2026

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GAME NIGHT: The Carolina Hurricanes ESCAPEe with OT Win versus the Philadelphia Flyers, Vegas Golden Knights TAKE Game 1 vs the Anaheim Ducks, Preview...

GAME NIGHT: Canadiens ESCAPE with Game 7 win in Tampa, Avalanche OUTSCORE the Wild in a scorefest

04 May 2026

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The Montreal Canadiens knock off the Tampa Bay Lightning with a gritty 2-1 Game 7 road win, advancing to face the Buffalo Sabres despite recording jus...

INTENSE: Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs Is Under Way and the Thrills Keep Coming

04 May 2026

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The Minnesota Wild fell in a thrilling, back and forth Game 1 in their second round series against the Colorado Avalanche. Seth Toupal of Locked On Wi...

GAME NIGHT: Hurricanes remain PERFECT, Bolts/Habs Game 7 preview, Avs/Wild Round 2 preview

03 May 2026

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The Carolina Hurricanes dominate the Philadelphia Flyers as Logan Stankoven stays red hot and Frederik Andersen posts another shutout, as the Hurrican...

GAME NIGHT: Bolts FORCE Game 7 vs Habs, Sabres MAGICAL season continues, Golden Knights ADVANCE

02 May 2026

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Andrei Vasilevskiy leads the Lighting in a thrilling 1-0 overtime win in Montreal forcing the Canadiens to play a Game 7 in Tampa. Locked on Canadiens...

CROSSROADS: Edmonton Oilers Face Tough Decisions After Playoff Elimination

01 May 2026

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The Edmonton Oilers saw their season end in round 1 after falling to the Anaheim Ducks in six games. What does this mean for the future of Connor McDa...

GAME NIGHT: The Wild and Ducks finally ADVANCE. The Stars and Oilers are SEARCHING for answers

01 May 2026

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The Minnesota Wild finally advance out of the first-round, eliminating the Dallas Stars behind Quinn Hughes’ electric three-point performance. Can M...

Penguins eliminated & two Game 6 previews!

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Thursday edition of Locked On NHL, Nick Zararis (Locked On Oilers) and Hunter Hodies (Locked On Penguins) break down a catastrophic night in P...

GAME NIGHT: Flyers FINISH Pens, Dorofeyev HATTY PROPELS Vegas past Utah, Habs Take Game 5 in Tampa Bay

30 Apr 2026

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GAME NIGHT: The Philadelphia Flyers FINISH off their in-state rivals, the Pittsburgh Penguins, Pavel Dorofeyev nets a hat-trick as Brett Howden gets t...

Pivotal Game Fives: Playoff Breakouts, Controversial Calls, and Predictions

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ross Levitan and Mike DiStefano break down pivotal NHL first-round playoff games, discuss surprises and breakout stars, and debate which teams have th...

GAME NIGHT: Bruins FORCE Game Six in Boston, Wild DIM Stars, Oilers HUGE First Period Enough to Survive

29 Apr 2026

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GAME NIGHT: The Boston Bruins FORCE a game six with a win over the Buffalo Sabres, the Minnesota Wild DIM the Dallas Stars, and the Edmonton Oilers HU...

WARNING: NHL Goaltending NIGHTMARE Leaves Edmonton Oilers Reeling After Controversial Loss

28 Apr 2026

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Oilers fans roar for answers after a controversial goal call helps the Anaheim Ducks seize a 3-1 series lead—did the puck really cross the line? Set...

GAME NIGHT: Eichel's BRILLIANCE propels Vegas in bonkers game, Penguins SURVIVE another day

28 Apr 2026

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Jack Eichel's three assist night powers Vegas in a bananas 5-4 overtime win over Utah. Meanwhile, the Penguins in survival mode are pretty good. They ...

GAME NIGHT: Ducks Win in CONTROVERSY, Avs RETIRE Kopitar, Sabres ROLL Bruins, Tampa Claims Comeback

27 Apr 2026

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Anaheim puts Edmonton on the brink in controversial fashion. Colorado finishes off a sweep, ending the career of NHL royalty in the process. The Sabre...

INTENSITY: The Pressure Rises as the Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs Winds Down

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Montreal Canadiens lost a heartbreaker in Game 4 to the Tampa Bay Lightning after holding an early 2-0 lead. Laura Saba of Locked On Canadiens joi...

GAME NIGHT: Canes SWEEP, Pens SURVIVE, Wild/Stars in OT THRILLER

26 Apr 2026

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The Carolina Hurricanes complete a first-round sweep of the Ottawa Senators behind Frederik Andersen’s stellar goaltending. Eddie Garcia, Shukri Wri...

GAME NIGHT: Habs/Bolts OT AGAIN, Ducks/Oilers shootout AGAIN, Utah hosts FIRST playoff game

25 Apr 2026

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The Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning go overtime for a third straight game with the Habs grabbing a 2-1 series lead thanks to Lane Hudson’...

CONTROVERSY: How Should the NHL Handle Playoff Player Safety?

24 Apr 2026

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How should the NHL handle the head shot by Taylor Hall of the Carolina Hurricanes on the Ottawa Senators Jake Sanderson? Should playoff discipline be ...

GAME NIGHT: Hurricanes and Avalanche Push Their Opponents to the BRINK, Buffalo BETTER than Boston in Game 3

24 Apr 2026

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GAME NIGHT: Carolina Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche Push Their Opponents to the BRINK of elimination, while the Buffalo Sabres BEST the Boston Brui...

NHL Playoff Red Alert: Penguins Down 0-3 & McDavid Injury Concern

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Thursday edition of Locked on NHL, Nick Zararis (Locked On Oilers) and Hunter Hodies (Locked On Penguins) break down every single first-round ...

GAME NIGHT: Stars get HUGE OT win vs Wild, Flyers on the verge of a SWEEP, Ducks OUTLAST the Oilers

23 Apr 2026

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The Minnesota Wild miss a big opportunity with a double overtime loss to the Dallas Stars. Can Kirill Kaprizov and the Wild rebound after letting spec...

GAME NIGHT: Lightning STRIKES in OT, Avs SURVIVE Kings, Bruins AVOID repeat, Utah's HISTORIC night

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 eve...

CHAOS: Buffalo Sabres and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen STUN Bruins, NHL Playoffs Overreactions EXPLODE

21 Apr 2026

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Buffalo Sabres erupt in dramatic playoff comeback, shaking the Boston Bruins and igniting belief in a deep postseason run. Seth Toupal and JD Young br...

GAME NIGHT: Oilers CLIP Ducks, Canes/Sens DOUBLE OT Chaos, Flyers SHUTOUT Pens, Stars TAME Wild

21 Apr 2026

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GAME NIGHT: Edmonton Oilers CLIP Anaheim Ducks in Game 1, Carolina Hurricanes and Ottawa Senators have DOUBLE OT Chaos, Philadelphia Flyers SHUTOUT Pi...

GAME NIGHT: Tage KICKSTARTS Sabres, Slafkovsky SLAYS Tampa, Avs LABOR in win, Knights DOWN Utah

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ta...

CONFLICT: The Stanley Cup Playoffs Begin With Drama and Excitement and We're Just Getting Started

20 Apr 2026

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The Pittsburgh Penguins struggled offensively and lost Game 1 of their series with the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in Pittsburgh. Hunter Hodies of Locked ...

GAME NIGHT: STATEMENT win for Wild, Canes/Anderson SHUTOUT Sens, Flyers take Round 1 in the 'Burgh

19 Apr 2026

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The Stanley Cup Playoffs erupt with fierce intensity as the Carolina Hurricanes shut out the Ottawa Senators 2-0 behind Frederik Andersen’s clutch g...

GAME NIGHT: Stanley Cup Playoff preview. Stars vs Wild HEADLINE, Avs, Lighting on COLLISION COURSE?

18 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Are Here: Ranking the Series 1 Thru 8

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 exc...

GAME NIGHT: Pacific Division playoff drama SETTLED, Celebrini one final MVP STATEMENT

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

2026 NHL Playoff Predictions: Why Dallas vs. Minnesota is a COIN FLIP | Stanley Cup Playoffs Preview

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 Pen...

GAME NIGHT: Vegas TAKES Pacific, Florida's YOUTH Movement Destroys Detroit, FUTURE Phenoms Celebrini/Bedard Square off

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

GAME NIGHT: The Vegas Golden Knights defeated Seattle to TAKE Pacific crow, Florida Panther's YOUTH Movement Destroys Detroit Red Wings, FUTURE Phenom...

Eastern Conference NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Preview

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ross Levitan (Locked On Senators) and Mike DiStefano (Locked On Maple Leafs) break down all 4 Eastern Conference first round playoff series. Support u...

GAME NIGHT: Bruins LOCK Playoff Matchup, Bonk's First, Pens BLOW Lead, Ducks Lose AGAIN

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 poss...

Collapse: Why the Detroit Red Wings MUST Overhaul After Missing Playoffs

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Detroit Red Wings’ playoff collapse sparks major questions—has Steve Yzerman’s “Yzerplan” finally run its course? After leading their divisi...

GAME NIGHT: Philly and L.A. wins create DOMINO effect across NHL, Jonathan Quick's final game

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 Li...

GAME NIGHT: No more Crosby vs. Ovechkin?, Isle's done, CBJ on life support, Ducks fail to clinch

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As pivotal matchups further solidify the playoff picture, Mike Asti and TJ Chillot discuss if we saw the final game between Sidney Crosby and Alexande...

THE END? As Teams Make Their Final Playoff Push, Two Future Hall of Famers Prepare to Exit the NHL

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 cli...

GAME NIGHT: Playoff picture developing. Sens, Bruins, Oilers, VGK IN, Wings, Kraken, Blues OUT

12 Apr 2026

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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 R...

A Mammoth Season: Utah Clinches First NHL Playoff Berth

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

GAME NIGHT: Penguins/Mammoth are IN, Kings into a wildcard spot, Atlantic/Pacific spots up for grabs

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

NHL Playoff Race 2026: Philadelphia Flyers Surprise, Predators Holding On & McDavid vs. Kucherov

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

GAME NIGHT: McDavid's MASSIVE Night, Sabres SECURE Top Spot, Capitals LOCKDOWN Leafs

09 Apr 2026

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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 ...

NHL’s Final Week: Playoff Races & Division Battles Are Coming Right Down To The Wire

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ross Levitan (Locked On Senators) and Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders) break down NHL playoff races, division titles, and key matchups in the final we...

GAME NIGHT: Columbus STEALS Two Points, Senators & Flyers DOMINATE, Ave Get REVENGE, Oilers Blow It

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

BREAKING: Tom Fitzgerald OUT as New Jersey Devils GM – Was Passing on Quinn Hughes the Last STRAW?

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New Jersey Devils shock the league by parting ways with GM Tom Fitzgerald after a season of missed opportunities and costly roster decisions. Quinn Hu...

GAME NIGHT: Sabres are READY, Kings CLIMB into WC2, Sharks and Jets keep pace, Kraken are CRACKING

07 Apr 2026

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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 i...

GAME NIGHT: Philly's FLYING, Detroit in the DUMPS, Rangers RUIN Caps revival, Senators STOMP Canes

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 h...

DESPERATION: The Islanders Fire Patrick Roy While the Jets and Blue Jackets Battle for the Playoffs

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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....

GAME NIGHT: 3 teams FAIL to grab the last wildcard spot in the East, wildcard out West changes hands

05 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wild Card chaos continues as the Detroit Red Wings, Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Islanders all miss golden opportunities, help their playoff hop...

GAME NIGHT: Flyers join FOUR WAY tie for wildcard spot, Isles fading, Ducks lose grip on first place

04 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

William Nylander Exposes Toronto Maple Leafs Dilemma for Rebuild

03 Apr 2026

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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 wh...

GAME NIGHT: Canes/Wild clinch, Sabres/Bolts on hold, Leafs, Panthers, Blackhawks are officially out

03 Apr 2026

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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 fi...

Why the Maple Leafs FIRED Brad Treliving | Macklin Celebrini is UNREAL

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

GAME NIGHT: Celebrini does it AGAIN, Kings playoff PULSE, Worst OVER best in Colorado

02 Apr 2026

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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 b...

Western Conference Wild Card Race Heats Up, Bruins Solidify Playoff Spot + Three Stars of the Week

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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. Su...

GAME NIGHT: Isles DROP two-points versus Buffalo, Pens POUR IT ON, Devils and Rangers MAYHEM

01 Apr 2026

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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 De...

Is the Brad Treliving SHOCKWAVE Just the BEGINNING for the Toronto Maple Leafs?

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 Go...

GAME NIGHT: Penguins SOAR, Islanders DROWN, Celebrini's ELITE companions, Torts 'era' begins

31 Mar 2026

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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 ...

GAME NIGHT: Bruins complete EPIC comeback, Montreal makes STATEMENT in win, Flyers stay ALIVE

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 c...

PRESSURE: Playoff Races Intensify as the Vegas Golden Knights Look to John Tortorella to Save Them

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Vegas Golden Knights surprised everybody by firing head coach Bruce Cassidy with less than 10 games left and replacing him with John Tortorella. C...

GAME NIGHT: MISSED opportunities for the Red Wings, Senators and Kings. Flyers keep ROLLING on road

29 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

GAME NIGHT: Red Wings, RESPOND—Playoff HOPE rises after HUGE win, youth is served for the Rangers

28 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Impactful Injuries Affecting the NHL Playoff Race Plus Preds Surprise

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

GAME NIGHT: Playoff PUSH is ON, Isles IN, Sens OUT, Kings gain in West, Oilers/Golden Knights CLASH

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Playoff races tighten as the Pittsburgh Penguins pulling off a clutch shootout win despite losing star Sidney Crosby. the battle for wildcard spots he...

Are the Golden Knights, Red Wings & Islanders in danger of missing the playoffs??

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Wild Card Chaos: East & West NHL Playoff Races, Power Rankings, and Stars of the Week

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

GAME NIGHT: Bruins BOUNCE back, Sabres SPEED, Woll's a WALL for Leafs, Lafreniere COOKS for Rangers

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 L...

GAME NIGHT: Sens IN the RACE, Isles FALL out, Kings LOSE in OT AGAIN

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

SHAM: Department of Player Safety SLAMMED for Weak Suspension—Florida Panthers & AJ Greer Under Fire

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Pacific Division chaos and player safety controversy take center stage as Nikita Kucherov storms into Hart Trophy contention. Is the NHL’s Departmen...

GAME NIGHT: Senators DISMANTLE Rangers in Zibanejad's 1000th game, Game Night in GM Mode

24 Mar 2026

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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 ...

FIGHT TO THE FINISH: The Playoff Races Are Heating Up and These Teams Need Every Point

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Montreal Canadiens are in a dog fight in the Eastern Conference playoff race and it may very well go down to the wire. Laura Saba of Locked On Can...

GAME NIGHT: OVI Gets 1,000, Forsberg's BIG Night, Ducks DULL Sabres, Vegas OUT DUELS Dallas

23 Mar 2026

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GAME NIGHT: Alex Ovechkin Gets his 1,000th Career Goal, Forsberg's BIG Night Helps Nashville POWER past Chicago, Anaheim Ducks DULL the Buffalo Sabres...

GAME NIGHT: Playoff preview? Wild edge Stars, Caufield hat trick leads Habs, Preds grab playoff spot

22 Mar 2026

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The Minnesota Wild edge the Dallas Stars in a likely playoff preview, fueled by Vladimir Tarasenko’s overtime heroics and a resilient penalty kill. ...

GAME NIGHT: Ducks Win Playoff Preview, Avalanche CLINCH, Hurricanes EARN Two Points, Panthers Dud

21 Mar 2026

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Mike Asti and Eddie Garcia discussed Colorado dominating Chicago to become the NHL's first team to clinch a playoff spot, Anaheim winning a potential ...

Bettman Goes to Bat for the Department of Player Safety and the NHL Playoff Format

20 Mar 2026

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NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman defended the Department of Player Safety at the NHL Board of Governors meeting this week, as did George Parros, who head...

GAME NIGHT: Playoff picture SHIFTS in dramatic night. Blue Jackets, Kings IN, Islanders,Kraken OUT

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

March playoff chaos shakes up both conferences as the Detroit Red Wings gut out a possible season-defining win while the Columbus Blue Jackets finally...

Buffalo Sabres & Blue Jackets are FOR REAL! + Why the Rangers & Flyers are in Denial

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode of Locked On NHL, hosts Nick Zararis (Locked On Oilers) and Hunter Hodies (Locked On Penguins) break down the shifting power dyna...

GAME NIGHT: Oettinger OUTDUELS Wedgewood, Hughes HASSLES Rangers, Canes win THRILLER

19 Mar 2026

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The Avalanche and Stars needed a shootout. The Devils put the Rangers away. Carolina and Pittsburgh play an overtime thriller. Philadelphia avoids a c...

Jet Greaves Steals the Show as Eastern Conference NHL Playoff Race Heats Up

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ross Levitan and Mike DiStefano discuss the east playoff race, Leon Draisaitl being ruled out for the regular season, plus 3 Stars of the Week and MVP...

GAME NIGHT: Habs WIN In BIG Atlantic Division Contest, Buffalo SHUTSOUT Vegas, and Kucherov RECORDS 5 Points

18 Mar 2026

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GAME NIGHT: Montreal Canadiens WIN In BIG Atlantic Division Contest versus the Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres SHUTOUT Vegas, and Nikita Kucherov RECORD...

World Cup of Hockey Sees Prague and Calgary THRUST Into Global Hockey SPOTLIGHT

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

World Cup of Hockey’s 2028 return sparks controversy and anticipation—is Russia making a comeback on the international stage? Seth Toupal and JD Y...

GAME NIGHT: Devils EDGE Bruins, Pens SNOWBALL Avs, Utah's late EXPLOSION, Kings & Wings DELIVER

17 Mar 2026

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The Devils win an absolutely bonkers game over Boston. It's all Penguins on an off-night for the Avalanche. Utah's third period separation is helping ...

GAME NIGHT: Ducks win THRILLER, Ottawa EXPLODES in must win, Wild WASTE the weekend, Florida FADING

16 Mar 2026

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Cutter Gauthier's big moment versus Montreal propels a Ducks win in regulation. Ottawa explodes to beat San Jose. Minnesota wastes the weekend. Edmont...

Injuries to Matthews and Draisaitl Impact the NHL While the Blackhawks Look to Make More Progress

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Toronto Maple Leafs are still dealing with the fallout of the dirty hit by Radko Gutus on Auston Matthews. That includes their failure to respond ...

GAME NIGHT: Sabres keep SURGING, Stars SIGHTS are on the Avs, Golden Knights RECLAIM 1st, LA HISTORY

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Buffalo Sabres ride an incredible 30 wins in 37 games. Can their amazing resurgence shake up the NHL postseason landscape? Meanwhile, the Dallas S...

GAME NIGHT: Kings OUTLAST Isles, Kopitar CHASES history, Blues RALLY vs the Oilers, playoff picture

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights discuss the LA Kings getting a crucial 3-2 victory over the New York Islanders as Anze Kopitar inches closer to becomi...

Radko Gudas Fallout: What It Says About the Leafs and Hockey Culture

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Radko Gudas of the Anaheim Ducks delivered a flagrant knee-on-knee hit to Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews. The Leafs did not respond on th...

GAME NIGHT: Sharks move into a playoff spot, Auston Matthews hurt on dirty hit, Stars dominate

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wild card drama intensifies as the San Jose Sharks beat the Boston Bruins, highlighted by William Ekland’s jaw-dropping goal. The playoff race heats...

Are the Buffalo Sabres Playoff Locks? + Blue Jackets Surge & Nick Schmaltz's Huge Extension

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this Thursday edition, hosts Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies break down the hottest teams and biggest contracts in the league. First, we dive into t...

GAME NIGHT: Montreal Gets by Ottawa, Flyers DOMINATE Caps, Predicting FUTURES of Each Franchise

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With only two games on the schedule, Mike Asti and TJ Chillot recap Montreal winning a close one over Ottawa and the Flyers comfortably beating the Ca...