Locked On Predators - Daily Podcast On The Nashville Predators

After a disastrous outing against the St. Louis Blues on Sunday, the Nashville Predators needed a strong performance Tuesday night against the top team in the Pacific, the Calgary Flames. The Preds are still chasing a playoff spot and desperately needed two points as they faced off against Johnny Gaudreau, Matthew Tkachuk, Andrew Mangiapane and the offensively prolific Flames. The Predators secured two points - and a much needed reset - in a shoot out 3-2 win. Nick and Ann break down the game - what did the Predators do differently to defeat a potential Stanley Cup contender? We also discuss John Hynes' impact on the team's mental toughness, and hear from the head coach on how important that is in this last tough stretch of the season. Plus we talk about Matt Duchene's history making 40th goal of the season and talk about why Dutchy really deserves to celebrate this milestone. Finally, it is Western Conference Wednesday. We share our biggest surprises in the Western Conference this season.

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After a disastrous outing Sunday against the St Louis Blues, the Nashville Predators face off tonight against a red hot Calgary Flames team. Matthew Tkachuk, Johnny Gaudreau, Jacob Markström and the rest the Flames are a serious Stanley Cup contender, but Nick and Ann will tell you why the Nashville Predators may (and MUST) have a strong performance tonight against Calgary. We also address the recently renewed rumblings of the "Fire Hynes" population. From line changes to back to back starts for Juuse Saros to potentially missing the playoffs, we tackle the complaints and detail the folly of that notion. Where should Predators fans' frustrations really be directed? Finally we take a look back at the week's pluses and minuses - what went well for the Nashville Predators and what were the setbacks over the last week.

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The Nashville Predators played a back to back this weekend at home, and while they beat the Chicago Blackhawks in the first match up, the Predators were absolutely demolished by the St Louis Blues in a franchise record setting disaster of a second period. In today's episode, Nick and Ann try to dissect what exactly happened to result in the 8-3 trouncing by the Blues. We also tackle the heated debate about whether starting Juuse Saros in both games deserves the online outrage the decision is generating. With just six games left - five against playoff teams - is it time to prepare this season's eulogy? On a brighter note, Nick and Ann also discuss player, coach, and broadcasting legend Terry Crisp whose upcoming retirement was celebrated Sunday at the St Louis Blues game. We talk about how Crispy and his long time partner Pete Weber shaped the hockey landscape in Nashville.

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On today's episode Nick and Ann lament and break down the Nashville Predators' rough loss at Bridgestone Arena last night including our "one word" to describe the game. What caused the Preds to "hear the sheep" against Leon Draisaitl and the Oilers, and what do they need to do to refocus before a crucial back to back this weekend? Last night's loss brings up a tough question - are the Predators headed for their worst case scenario this season? We take a look at the games this weekend against the Chicago Blackhawks Saturday and the St Louis Blues Sunday, and tell you why what happens against the struggling Blackhawks will tell us more about the Predators team than a big win over a surging Blues team could. And it's Friday - which means Ann give out cookies to her hockey star of the week. Who will be doing some emotional eating this weekend?

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Tonight the Nashville Predators take on the Edmonton Oilers at Bridgestone Arena, and it will be the return of Cody Glass who was recalled today from the Milwaukee Admirals. Nick and Ann talk about Glass's impact in the AHL, why Preds fans shouldn't write off his trade as a "bust", and who the "secret sauce" for the Preds org really is.

We also preview tonight's match up as Roman Josi and the Predators' defensemen look to contain Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. We discuss Nashville's recent track record against Edmonton, why the Oilers give the Predators trouble, and what tonight's keys to a win are.

Speaking of trouble, Nick and Ann dip their toes into the wild world of hockey controversy. We express our thoughts about a recent Calder Cup article, Ryan Hartman's Venmo popularity, and why Chris Pronger giving a peek behind the NHL financial curtain may have backfired online.

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Last night the Nashville Predators took on the San Jose Sharks at Bridgestone Arena. It was a game of "something and nothing" as the Predators generated a lot of offense in regulation, but it was a night for the goaltenders as neither team could get the puck past Juuse Saros or Kappa Kahkonen. We break down the game with our "one word" to describe Nashville's overtime win, shout out two players we believe had a strong game, and hear what John Hynes has to say about the mental toughness of his team. We also have a lively (final) discussion about the Evgeni Malkin incident and how reputation in sports often affects perception. Finally, it is Western Conference Wednesday and Nick and Ann lay out their picks for how the Western Conference will land at the end of the regular season.

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Tonight the NASHVILLE PREDATORS take on the San Jose Sharks, and it is another "must win" game for the Predators. Despite a huge win over the Timo Meier, Logan Couture, and the Sharks in March, the Preds are under pressure to not only earn two points but have a huge bounce back game after tough losses to the Florida Panthers and Pittsburgh Penguins.

Speaking of the Pens, we also discuss the Department of Player Safety ruling on Evgeni Malkin's cross check on Mark Borowiecki in Sunday's game and give an update on Boro's status for tonight's game.

With players like Matt Duchene, Roman Josi, and Filip Forsberg having record setting years, what two players for Nashville need to step up their game not just tonight, but down the stretch for the Predators if the team hopes to make a run at the playoffs?

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The NASHVILLE PREDATORS had back to back games this weekend against the Florida Panthers and the Pittsburgh Penguins, but could only end the weekend with one point. On today's episode, Ann breaks down each game including "one word" listeners had to describe the weekend of play for the Preds. We talk about the missed opportunities for Nashville and have a firm discussion about Evgeni Malkin's penalty in the Pens game for a hit on Mark Borowiecki. Will the league's player's safety get involved? And it's Monday - that means plus/minus! What went well this week and what needs improvement for the Predators?

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The Nashville Predators defeated the Ottawa Senators last night in a 3-2 victory, and Nick and Ann have the game recap and breakdown. It was a record setting night for Roman Josi who broke Paul Kariya's single season points record. We debate whether Josi's season makes him a viable contender for the Hart Trophy.

The game was a mixed bag for the Preds, and we take a look at the areas of execution Nashville needs to clean up going forward. Did Juuse Saros "steal" this game for the Predators? We also talk about Eeli Tolvanen's return to the line up after being a healthy scratch earlier in the week.

Finally, we look ahead to this weekend's tough back to back games against the Florida Panthers and the Pittsburgh Penguins. What is best case scenario for Nashville against these two tough playoff teams, and what do the Preds need to do to come away with very important points?

And - it's Friday! Today the question isn't WHO gets the Dutch's cookies, but just HOW MANY cookies this player has earned!

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On today's episode Nick and Ann preview the Nashville Predators match up tonight against the Ottawa Senators in Ottawa. We discuss why this game will reveal even more about this Predators team than even the big win over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday. It is also the return of Mark Borowiecki to Ottawa. We talk about why his first trip back is a mixed bag for Boro. We also break down the two keys to a Predators win tonight, including up to the minute line up announcements from John Hynes.

Then we take a fun look at Twitter's newest trend of "canceling" something - and we asked for your hottest "cancellable hockey takes" and add a few of our own! What do we feel strongly about and just how heated did the debates get today?

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