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The Montreal Canadiens ignite the Bell Centre crowd and overpower the Buffalo Sabres with standout performances from Alex Newhook and Cole Caufield. Can Buffalo regroup and neutralize Montreal’s surging offense as the series shifts momentum north of the border? Hosts Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights break down Montreal’s back-to-back playoff wins, highlighting key goals, dominant special teams play, and the electric postseason atmosphere. Locked on Canadiens shot Ian Boivert joins to offer his insights. Plus, the Anaheim Ducks battle back to even their series with the Vegas Golden Knights, sparked by power play breakthroughs and clutch goals from Alex Killorn and Beckett Sennecke. Will Mark Stone’s injury shift the balance? Don’t miss the comprehensive analysis of NHL playoff drama, rising stars, and tactical storylines shaping the path to the Stanley Cup.

00:00 Montreal Dominates Buffalo Canadiens win Game 3, take 2-1 series lead; crowd and secondary scoring impact discussed. 

12:05 Ducks Even Vegas Series Anaheim defeats Vegas 4-3, power play breakthrough, key lineup changes, and series analysis. 

22:01 Minnesota-Colorado Preview Wild look to tie series vs. Avalanche, goalie decisions and Kaprizov/Marners scoring leads.

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The Colorado Avalanche hold a 2-1 series lead over the Minnesota Wild but they dropped Game 3 in Minnesota.

Chris Micielli of Locked On Avalanche joins us to discuss what changed in Game 3 and they keys for the Avs to overcome the President's Trophy jinx and advance to the conference finals.

The Carolina Hurricanes became the first team to earn a berth in the Conference Finals as they completed a four-game sweep of the Philadelphia Flyers.

Zach Martin of Locked On Hurricanes discusses the team's 8-0 playoff start, the strong goaltending of Frederick Andersen and what it will take for the Canes to get to the Stanley Cup Final after falling short in the conference final so often in recent years.

The Minnesota Wild got back in their series with the Colorado Avalanche with a big win in Game 3.

Seth Toupal of Locked On Wild joins us to discuss how Game 3 was different for the Wild and what it will take for them to pull off the upset and defeat the Avalanche. 

All this and more on today's Locked On NHL Podcast with Gil Martin.

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The Carolina Hurricanes sweep the Philadelphia Flyers in dramatic OT finish—Jackson Blake nets two goals, including the series-winner, propelling the Hurricanes to their third Eastern Conference Final in four seasons. Can Frederik Andersen’s red-hot goaltending and the explosive second line maintain Carolina’s flawless playoff run? Hosts Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights spotlight the young Flyers’ resilience, Alex Bump’s clutch performance, and Dan Vladar’s heroics, while questioning the omission of Matvei Michkov. We get reports on both sides from Locked on Hurricanes host Zack Martin and Locked on Flyers host Rachel Donner.The Minnesota Wild’s physicality and Kirill Kaprizov’s offensive burst snap the Colorado Avalanche’s postseason streak, raising pressure on Scott Wedgewood and the Avs’ blue line. Plus, key preview analysis of the Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres and Anaheim Ducks vs. Vegas Golden Knights—will special teams and lineup surprises decide Sunday’s matchups?

00:00 – Carolina Hurricanes Sweep Flyers

12:35 – Minnesota Wild Beat Avalanche

24:32 – Playoff Previews & Series Updates

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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 adjust after suffering from power play woes and struggling to match Montreal’s resilience? Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights dissect coaching adjustments as the series heads to the raucous Bell Centre. Locked on Canadiens host Ian Boisvet joins to offer his insight. The Vegas Golden Knights gain control against the Anaheim Ducks as Mitch Marner records his first postseason hat trick. The hosts discuss Anaheim’s defensive struggles and Carter Hart’s steady presence in net. Plus, a look ahead: Can the Hurricanes sweep the Flyers and will the Colorado Avalanche continue their unblemished run? Don’t miss this fast-paced analysis of NHL playoff storylines and pivotal turning points.

00:00 - Canadiens Bounce Back: Montreal dominates Buffalo to even series, analysis of urgency, lineup adjustments, and Sabres’ struggles.

11:52 - Marner’s Hat Trick Night: Vegas defeats Anaheim, Mitch Marner’s breakout, Vegas’ series control, and speculation on Auston Matthews’ future.

23:22 - Hurricanes & Avalanche Dominance: Preview of potential Hurricanes sweep over Flyers, Avalanche–Wild series analysis, and key player injury updates.

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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 and some ways that could make it fairer.

Plus, the NHL named the finalists for awards like the Adams Trophy, the Selke Trophy, the Calder Trophy and the Norris Trophy, but was Evan Bouchard snubbed for the Norris and who is likely to win these awards?

And we preview and exciting weekend of Stanley Cup playoff action ahead with seasons on the line.

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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 still possible? Eddie Garcia, Shukri Wrights are joined by Locked on Hurricanes host Zach Martin break down the Hurricanes’ relentless playoff dominance, fueled by stellar play from Frederik Andersen, Jordan Staal, and a flawless penalty kill. Key moments include Jalen Chatfield’s shorthanded dagger and a controversial hit that shifted momentum squarely in Carolina’s favor. Analysis extends to the Buffalo Sabres’ gritty depth and mobile defense as they aim to take control against the Montreal Canadiens, sparking debate over Cole Caufield’s playoff struggles. Plus, the clash between the Vegas Golden Knights and Anaheim Ducks heats up, with both teams’ top scorers shining and special teams under the microscope. Can Anaheim’s defense stifle Vegas, or will Brett Howden and company tilt the series? Get vital insight into the NHL’s most dramatic playoff storylines.

00:00 Hurricanes Dominate Flyers

13:18 Sabres vs Canadiens Preview

23:53 Golden Knights vs Ducks Preview

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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 Montreal-Buffalo series and how it got off to a great start on Wednesday night. They discuss what the Sabres did to frustrate the Habs and how the Habs can try to bounce back in Game 2. After that, they dive into the Anaheim-Vegas series and how Anaheim really frustrated Vegas in Game 2. Is it time for the big guns from Vegas to show up more? Finally, they end the show discussing what the Flyers can do to get back in their series against the Canes.

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06:35 Montreal's performance against Buffalo 

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19:12 Ducks' strong playoff performance 

19:59 Discussing Lacombe's playoff performance 

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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, Anaheim also evened their series with Vegas as they head home. Mike Asti and TJ Chillot discuss everything that happened in both games and then preview Game 3 between the Hurricanes and Flyers as that series shifts to Philadelphia. 

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