Dallas Stars penalty kill surges back to form as Joey Erickson spotlights Esa Lindell and Miro Heiskanen’s dominant shorthanded minutes. Can this rejuvenated PK push Dallas into the NHL’s top 10? The show breaks down recent defensive adjustments, Casey DeSmith’s stellar goaltending, and the strategic aggressiveness that’s smothered opposing power plays. Blackwell and Steel’s relentless forward play and Lindell’s elite zone clears are highlighted, raising expectations for consistency on special teams. Injury updates bring hope as Thomas Harley and Nils Lundkvist return to skating, aiming to stabilize Dallas’s blue line amid recent absences. Joey Erickson examines how depth pieces like Kyle Capobianco have stepped up, and previews a high-energy clash: Dallas Stars vs. San Jose Sharks. Rising Sharks stars Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith headline a San Jose squad eager to disrupt Dallas’s home ice advantage. Will the Stars’ newfound defensive grit hold against this fast, young Sharks attack? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOStars?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedOnStars Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonstars/ #NHL #DallasStars #Hockey 0:00 – Stars PK Improvements Joey Erickson breaks down how the Dallas Stars penalty kill has turned a corner, referencing Robert Tiffin’s deep-dive article and outlining key stats and player performance (Essel Lindell, Blackwell, Steele). 12:43 – Injury Updates & Blue Line Depth Discussion: Positive news from morning skate—Niels Lundqvist and Thomas Harley are back on the ice, potential return timelines, and analysis of defensive depth and stability amid recent injuries. 20:06 – Sharks Game Preview Discussion: Preview of the Dallas Stars vs. San Jose Sharks matchup, featuring key young talents (Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith), team stats, goalie performance, and prediction for tonight’s game. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DripDrop Right now, DripDrop is offering podcast listeners 20% off your first order. Go to https://dripdrop.com and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. Monarch Take control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. So if you want to be right in the middle of the action this season, visit FanDuel.com and place your NFL live bets all season long. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

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