Locked On NHL - Daily Podcast On The National Hockey League

A big battle in Buffalo as the Sabres hosted the Montreal Canadiens. A big comeback in DC as the Washington Capitals stunned the Carolina Hurricanes. A big win for Minnesota as the Wild rolled over the Oilers in Edmonton and a big celebration in Pittsburgh as the Penguins celebrated their 2016 Stanley Cup winning team with a big win. Detail coming up on this edition of Locked on NHL Game Night. 

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The Columbus Blue Jackets battle the Chicago Blakhawks in the only game on the Friday schedule. Is there still time for one or both of them to make a playoff run? Or should both be sellers at the trade deadline? We breakdown their game, the teams and more on this edition of Locked on NHL Game Night. 

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The New York Rangers have held Artemi Panarin out of games as he awaits a trade. Which team will add this star player and what would he mean to the playoff race? Also, what can the Rangers expect to get back as they trade their most valuable asset?

The wild card race in the Western Conference is heating up with five teams battling for two spots. Will younger, up and coming teams like the Utah Mammoth, San Jose Sharks, Seattle Kraken, or Anaheim Ducks reach the playoffs, or will the Los Angeles Kings find a way to get back to postseason play?

And the Stadium Series game between the Bruins and Lightning in Tampa highlights an exiting weekend slate of games. 

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

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Last minute thrillers in Carolina between the Hurricanes and Utah Mammoth, in Detroit between the Red Wings and Washington Capitals, in Edmonton between the Oilers and San Jose Sharks and in Las Vegas between the Golden Knights and Dallas Stars. We had one team move into a playoff spot out West knocking other team out for now. Details on that and more on this edition of Locked on NHL Game Night. 

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Detroit Red Wings and New York Islanders shock the NHL by rising above expectations as their young cores ignite playoff hopes. Is sustainable success on the horizon for these surprising contenders in a turbulent Atlantic Division? Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies spotlight Moritz Seider’s leap to Norris-caliber defense, Lucas Raymond’s playmaking, and Alex DeBrincat’s scoring surge for the Red Wings—fueled by a revitalized John Gibson in net and timely depth contributions.

For the Islanders, rookie sensation Matthew Schaefer changes the franchise trajectory alongside Ilya Sorokin’s Vezina-worthy season and Mat Barzal’s resurgence. The hosts highlight strategic coaching adjustments, power play improvements for the Boston Bruins, and whether offensive firepower can compensate for defensive woes as the playoff race heats up. Which Eastern Conference surprise can maintain momentum and upend preseason narratives? 

04:24 Gibson Thriving 

08:39 Atlantic Teams Struggling, Red Wings’ Opportunity 

12:21 Islanders' Schaefer: Transformational Talent 

14:12 Franchise Defenseman Dominating Offensively 

17:34 Goalie Changes and Team Impact 

20:14 Islanders Eye Depth, Playoff Push 

24:07 Power Play Improvements and Key Contributions 

28:28 Bruins Embrace High-Event Hockey 

29:52 Playoff Success Through Offensive Focus

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No Bread in New York as the Isles beat up on the Rangers. The Jackets survive a third period collapse. Ottawa continues to frustrate an Avalanche team that has labored through January. Plus, some trade history on a night when trades hovered over a rivalry game. 

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The Buffalo Sabres have won 30 games... the last time they made the playoffs their 30th win was in March. Boston gets a moment of pure superstar skill from David Pastrnak. The Jekyll and Hyde play continues across the league. Montreal with yet another thrilling finish. Can Winnipeg return to form after a 6-2-2 stretch? Dallas nearly blows one against St. Louis. Celebrini's brilliance is unquestioned. 

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Buffalo Sabres surge from a dismal start to become one of the NHL’s hottest teams—can Alex Lyon’s heroics in net finally end Buffalo’s 14-year playoff drought? Seth Toupal and JD Young break down reasons for optimism and caution, spotlighting key contributions from Tage Thompson and analyzing why Buffalo’s improved goaltending might be the missing link. The conversation explores the Sabres’ playoff odds, their power-play issues, and the likelihood of being minor buyers at the trade deadline.

Detroit Red Wings ride a red-hot streak as the Yzerplan comes alive, with John Gibson backstopping the team and scoring depth from Alex DeBrincat, Lucas Raymond, James van Riemsdyk, and Dylan Larkin. The hosts debate whether the Red Wings are true Cup contenders and examine the Pacific Division battle—are the Anaheim Ducks’ wild swings sustainable, or will the San Jose Sharks’ youthful talent break through? Plus: trade targets, playoff odds, and which long-suffering franchise could finally snap their postseason skid.

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The Anaheim Ducks go down, ending their win streak at 5-games; Tampa Bay Lightning blank Utah Mammoth while the New York Islanders do the same to Philly; and the New York Rangers stage third period/overtime comeback versus the Boston Bruins. 

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