The Edmonton Oilers controlled Game 1 until they didn’t. On today’s Locked On NHL, Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies break down how the Dallas Stars flipped the script, why the Carolina Hurricanes simply don't have the firepower to hang with the Florida Panthers, and what we’ve learned from the final four teams left in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

0:00 Intro: Oilers vs Stars Game 1 recap 

5:58 Stars' power play dominance and Oilers' PK struggles 

11:06 Carolina vs Florida: Similar styles, different results 

15:40 Freddie Andersen's playoff performance under scrutiny 

21:17 Key factors for playoff success: Elite talent and depth 

26:10 The importance of multiple offensive strategies 

30:41 Outro: Depth and special teams in the playoffs

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In a dramatic comeback, the Dallas Stars defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-3 in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final on Wednesday night. The Stars rallied from a two-goal deficit, scoring five unanswered goals in the third period.

The Oilers had built a 3-1 lead heading into the final frame, with goals from Leon Draisaitl, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (power play), and Evan Bouchard. Tyler Seguin scored for Dallas in the first period to tie the game at 1-1, but Edmonton regained control in the second.

However, the third period belonged entirely to the Stars. Miro Heiskanen, Mikael Granlund, and Matt Duchene all scored power-play goals in a span of just 5:26 to give Dallas a 4-3 lead. Tyler Seguin added his second goal of the night, and Esa Lindell sealed the victory with an empty-netter.

The Stars' power play was particularly effective in the third period, converting on three consecutive opportunities. This stunning turnaround gives Dallas a 1-0 series lead heading into Game 2.

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The Florida Panthers opened the Eastern Conference Final with a dominant 5-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh on Tuesday night. This marked Carolina's first home loss in six playoff games.

The Panthers established control early, scoring two first-period goals. Carter Verhaeghe opened the scoring on a power play, followed by Aaron Ekblad, who extended the lead to 2-0. While Sebastian Aho pulled one back for the Hurricanes late in the first, deflecting a shot past Sergei Bobrovsky, the Panthers continued to dictate play.

A.J. Greer restored Florida's two-goal lead in the second period, and Sam Bennett further solidified their advantage with a power-play goal in the third. Eetu Luostarinen added another goal for the Panthers before Jackson Blake scored a late power-play marker for Carolina, making it a 5-2 final.

Sergei Bobrovsky was stellar in net for Florida, making 31 saves, while Frederik Andersen stopped 15 shots for the Hurricanes. The Panthers' ability to score on the power play against Carolina's strong penalty kill, along with their offensive depth, were key storylines in their commanding Game 1 win.

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The PWHL Finals are here! The Ottawa Charge face the Minnesota Frost in an epic battle for the Walter Cup. In this episode of the Women's Hockey Report, presented by Locked On NHL, hosts Rachel Donner and Erica L. Ayala break down everything you need to know about this thrilling matchup. Get expert analysis on Ottawa's stellar defense led by goaltender Gwyneth Philips and Minnesota's high-octane offense featuring star forward Taylor Heise. 

Discover key X-factors, pivotal player performances, and how each team’s strategies could decide the series. Plus, don’t miss discussions on the PWHL expansion draft and how it could reshape team rosters for next season. 

Stay tuned for all the latest insights into this historic showdown. Follow & Subscribe to the Locked On NHL Podcast for more women's hockey coverage, and join the conversation by following us on social media. Let’s talk hockey! 

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00:00 - Intro 

00:41 - Ottawa Charge vs Montreal Victoire Recap 

07:01 - PWHL Player of the Week Highlights 

09:22 - Ottawa Charge vs Minnesota Frost Preview 

11:42 - Playoff Statistics Analysis 

13:38 - Goaltending Performance Review 

17:12 - Line Matchups Strategy 

22:40 - Key Players for Ottawa vs Minnesota 

26:06 - Game Predictions and Insights 

32:50 - Expansion Draft Overview 

41:10 - Draft Eligibility Criteria 

42:50 - Sign Off 

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In this episode of Locked on NHL, hosts Seth Toupal and JD Young analyze the second round of the NHL playoffs and discuss potential X-factor players for the Eastern and Western Conference finals. They describe the second round as "businesslike" and "disappointing" compared to the exciting first round. For the Eastern Conference, they highlight Matthew Tkachuk and Brad Marchand as key players for the Florida Panthers, while focusing on Logan Stankoven and Taylor Hall for the Carolina Hurricanes. In the Western Conference, they emphasize the importance of Miro Heiskanen for the Dallas Stars and goaltending for the Edmonton Oilers. The hosts predict Panthers in six games and Stars in seven for the conference finals.

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The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are down to the final four, with two highly anticipated Conference Finals set to begin.

In the Eastern Conference Final, it's a rematch from two years ago as the Florida Panthers face the Carolina Hurricanes. The Panthers, the reigning Stanley Cup champions, are looking to make their third consecutive Final appearance. They've shown resilience, including a Game 7 victory over the Maple Leafs. The Hurricanes, known for their relentless forecheck and strong defensive system, have navigated their first two rounds with relative ease. This series will feature a battle of elite goaltending with Sergei Bobrovsky for Florida and Frederik Andersen for Carolina, and a clash of styles between Florida's offensive depth and Carolina's structured attack.

In the Western Conference Final, the Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers will meet for a rematch of last year's series. The Oilers, led by superstars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, are aiming to return to the Stanley Cup Final after losing to the Panthers in 2024. They've shown strong defensive play and timely scoring in their previous rounds. The Stars, returning to the Conference Final for the third consecutive season, boast impressive offensive depth and a strong blueline, especially with the return of Miro Heiskanen from injury. This series is expected to be a fast-paced, high-scoring affair with both teams possessing game-breaking talent. The goaltending matchup between Dallas' Jake Oettinger and Edmonton's Stuart Skinner (or potentially Calvin Pickard) will be a key factor.

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The Florida Panthers delivered a decisive blow to the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 7 on Sunday night, securing a dominant 6-1 victory in Toronto. This win propels the Panthers to their third consecutive Eastern Conference Final.

Brad Marchand and Eetu Luostarinen each had a goal and two assists for Florida, while Seth Jones contributed a goal and an assist. Sergei Bobrovsky was solid in net, making 20 saves. The Panthers jumped to a 3-0 lead in the second period with goals from Jones, Anton Lundell, and Jonah Gadjovich.

While Max Domi briefly gave the Maple Leafs hope with a goal early in the third, Luostarinen quickly responded, extinguishing any chance of a Toronto comeback. Sam Reinhart and Marchand (empty net) added further tallies for Florida. Joseph Woll made 27 saves for the Maple Leafs, but the team struggled to generate consistent offense.

This Game 7 loss marks the Maple Leafs' seventh consecutive defeat in a Game 7 situation, extending their long wait to advance past the second round for the first time since 2002. The Panthers now move on to face the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final.

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The Florida Panthers went on the road and soundly defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs to advance to the Eastern Conference Final where they will meet the Carolina Hurricanes.

Armando Velez of Locked On Florida Panthers joins us to discuss how the Panthers found their groove in Game 7 and what it will take for them to defend their Stanley Cup championship title. 

The Dallas Stars eliminated the President's Trophy winners, the Winnipeg Jets to advance to the Western Conference Final. 

Joey Erickson of Locked On Stars discusses what made the difference against the Jets and what it will take for the Stars to beat the Edmonton Oilers and advance to the Cup Final. 

The Edmonton Oilers cruised past the Vegas Golden Knights to advance to the Western Conference Final. But do they have what it takes to get back to the Stanley Cup Final this season?

Nick Zararis of Locked On Oilers discusses how Edmonton got past Vegas and what the keys to victory are against the Stars. 

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

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An overtime thriller for the Stars and heartbreak in more ways than one for the Jets Mark Scheifele. We’ve got Stanley Cup playoff action to talk about right now of Locked on NHL Game Night. 

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