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The Florida Panthers, behind a huge game from Brad Marchand, go into Edmonton and beat the Oilers in the crucial Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. How did the Panthers get this big win? What's next for the Oilers? Plus we check in with our team corrispondents for each team on this edition of Locked on NHL GAME NIGHT. 

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The Women's Hockey Report breaks down the drama, from Vancouver's strategic picks like Ashton Bell to Seattle’s ambitious moves, including signing Corrine Schroeder. How will these expansion teams’ contrasting strategies shape their future on the ice? 

Plus, we analyze the impact on teams like New York and Minnesota, who face significant roster challenges, and spotlight key free agents like Susanna Tapani and Kelly Flanagan who could transform any team. Dive into the latest updates, team strategies, and player performances as the PWHL heats up! 

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The Stanley Cup Finals are even at 2-2 between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers. Who has the edge for Game 5? Will the Oilers carry over momentum from their big Game 4 rally? Can the Panthers bounce back from blowing Game 4? We discuss it all on this edition of Locked on NHL Game Night. 

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The Edmonton Oilers overcame an early 3-0 deficit and beat the Florida Panthers in overtime to even the Stanley Cup Final series at 2-2. We discuss Leon Draisaitl's heroics, the goalie change by Edmonton and whether the Panthers have an issue with taking their foot off the gas when they get a big lead. Plus we look ahead to the rest of the series.

The NHL continued to hand out awards and Connor Hellebuyck won both the Vezina and the Hart Trophy. We break down the winners and the first and second team All Stars and All-Rookie...

The Edmonton Oilers stage a history comeback to STUN the Florida Panthers in crucial Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final for a 5-4 OT win. We talk about the comeback, what this means for the Oiler and Panthers as it's now a big of three series. We get reports from Nick Zararis of Locked on Oilers and Armando Valez of Locked on Florida Panthers on this episode of Locked on NHL Game Night. 

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Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild) and Tom Callahan (Locked On Mammoth) are here to talk about how the Panthers are outclassing the Oilers, as well as the coaching drama happening in Dallas!

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The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers are set to resume the Stanley Cup final down in sunrise Florida as the Oilers look to avoid going down three games to one in the best of seven series. On today's show, hosts Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies explore the Oilers unraveling in game number three, including why even if it wasn't productive it was understandable. Then, the guys pivot to talking about the series at large, and how the Oilers can start to turn the tide and get back in the series. Nick and Hunter wrap up by discussing the Chris...

Stanley Cup Final Game 4: Can Oilers survive or will Panthers pounce? Edmonton faces a must-win situation to avoid a daunting 3-1 series deficit.

Cam Stuart and Tyler Feldman break down the [Edmonton Oilers]' strategy to counter the [Florida Panthers]' physical play. The hosts analyze [Connor McDavid] and [Leon Draisaitl]'s crucial roles, debate the impact of rest days, and explore the Panthers' shutdown tactics. Key topics include [Sergey Bobrovsky]'s stellar performance, Edmonton's power play struggles, and the historical significance of a potential 3-1 series lead.

Will the Oilers' star power shine through...

Ross Levitan (Locked On Senators) and Mike DiStefano (Locked On Maple Leafs) cover all the biggest stories from the NHL.

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Oilers' goaltending crisis: Skinner or Pickard for Game 4? Florida Panthers dominate, leaving Edmonton scrambling for answers in the Stanley Cup Final.

Cam Stuart and Tyler Feldman break down the Oilers' options after Stuart Skinner's shaky performance. They analyze Kris Knoblauch's post-game comments, compare Skinner and Calvin Pickard's stats, and debate the psychological impact of a goalie switch. The hosts also tease insights on how the Panthers successfully contained Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl in Game 3.

Will Edmonton stick with Skinner or gamble on Pickard? Can the Oilers match Sergei Bobrovsky's consistency? Tune in for expert...

The Stanley Cup Final heats up as the Florida Panthers take a commanding lead over the Edmonton Oilers. Sam Bennett's explosive playoff performance, with 13 goals including 5 in the final, has him eyeing the Conn Smythe Trophy. Brad Marchand's trade deadline acquisition proves pivotal for Florida, drawing comparisons to historic NHL trades.

Game 3's lopsided 6-1 victory showcases the Panthers' dominance and exposes the Oilers' vulnerabilities. Hosts Seth and JD dissect Edmonton's meltdown, emphasizing the need for the Oilers to avoid playing into Florida's hands. The goaltending situation comes under scrutiny, with Stuart Skinner's role as starter debated...

Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final saw the Florida Panthers deliver a dominant performance, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 6-1 at Amerant Bank Arena to take a 2-1 series lead.

The Panthers set the tone early, with Brad Marchand scoring just 56 seconds into the game. Carter Verhaeghe added a power-play goal in the first period to make it 2-0. While Corey Perry briefly cut the lead for the Oilers with a power-play goal in the second, the Panthers quickly regained control. Sam Reinhart and Sam Bennett scored in quick succession, extending Florida's lead to 4-1 by the end...

The Edmonton Oilers find themselves even at 1-1 after the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final series in Edmonton with both games going to overtime. 

Nick Zararis of Locked On Oilers joins us to discuss what the Oilers need to do to win at least one game in Florida and the keys to victory in the series. 

The Florida Panthers scored a dramatic double overtime win in Game 2 after giving up the tying goal in the final seconds of regulation. 

Armando Velez of Locked On Florida Panthers discusses the team's resilience and...

Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals has a tough act to follow after what we’ve seen in the first two games. What do we expect as the series shifts to Florida? Also, potentially big injury news for Edmonton. We talk about all that and more right now Locked on NHL Game Night. 

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It's been a great first two games of the Stanley Cup Finals. An OT win for the Edmonton Oilers and a double OT win for the Florida Panthers. Who's been the better team overall? What players have showed up so far and what players have not? We talk about it on this episode of Locked on NHL Game Night. 

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Programming note: We recorded today’s show prior to the official signing of goaltender Corinne Schroeder to the new PWHL Seattle team.

On today’s Women’s Hockey Report, Erica L Ayala and Rachel Donner break look at the first signings for new PWHL teams in Vancouver and Seattle. We discuss new PWHL Vancouver players Sarah Nurse, Sophie Jaques, Claire Thompson, Emerence Maschmeyer, and Jennifer Gardiner as well as PWHL Seattle players Hilary Knight, Danielle Serdachny, Cayla Barnes, and Alex Carpenter. 

Then we look at the next steps in PWHL expansion, including the upcoming Expansion Draft...

Game 1 was great…Game 2 EVEN BETTER!!! We are talking about the double overtime thrilled in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers. We will get team reports from Armando Velez of Locked on Florida Pantheres and Nick Zararis of Locked on Oilers as well on this episode of Locked on NHL Game Night. 

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The Dallas Stars have fired Peter DeBoer as their head coach despite the team reaching the conference final three times. The Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston Bruins have hired new coaches with Dan Muse going to the Penguins and Marco Sturm to Boston.

Plus, Sean Monahan wins the Masterton Trophy in an emotional moment. It was awarded to him by Meredith Gaudreau, the widow of Johnny Gaudreau. We also discuss how the NHL and NHLPA should honor the Gaudreau Brothers going forward.

And Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final continues tonight with the Florida Panthers looking...

After a great Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final what will we see in Game 2? Can the Oilers play another great game behind stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl? Will the defending champs bounce back and get the split heading home? That and more on this edition of Locked on NHL Game Night. 

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Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings) and David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) are here to talk about the Stanley Cup Final beginning and where Mitch Marner is going to go in free agency, as well as some other key free agents!

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The Stanley Cup Final is off to an unforgettable start. On today’s episode of Locked On NHL, hosts Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies dive deep into how the Edmonton Oilers mounted a thrilling comeback to take Game 1 in overtime, led by Leon Draisaitl's heroics. We break down why the Florida Panthers shouldn’t panic, how both teams adjusted mid-game, and what it all means heading into Game 2. From Kasperi Kapanen’s relentless forechecking to Sergei Bobrovsky’s rebound struggles, and Florida’s rare discomfort under pressure from a forecheck, we cover it all. Plus, we look at how the Oilers...

In a thrilling start to the 2025 Stanley Cup Final, the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Florida Panthers 4-3 in overtime in Game 1 on Wednesday night at Rogers Place.

The Oilers jumped out to an early 1-0 lead with a goal from Leon Draisaitl just over a minute into the game. However, the Panthers quickly responded with two goals from Sam Bennett (one of which was controversially upheld after an Oilers' goaltender interference challenge) and another from Brad Marchand, giving them a 2-1 lead after the first period.

Florida extended their lead to 3-1 early in the...

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The 2025 Stanley Cup Final is a highly anticipated rematch between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers, and while it's expected to be a tight series, the Edmonton Oilers are generally considered to have a slight edge, though the margins are razor-thin.

Here's why:

Mitch Marner's potential free agent destinations take center stage in this NHL podcast episode. The hosts explore Western Conference teams as likely suitors, with Anaheim Ducks emerging as an intriguing option. 

The Marco Rossi contract situation with the Minnesota Wild is dissected, revealing ongoing negotiations and Bill Guerin's optimism about reaching an agreement. 

Aleksander Barkov's Selke Trophy win is discussed, highlighting his dominance in the defensive forward category. The hosts praise the NHL's innovative approach to award announcements, moving away from traditional ceremonies. They also examine surprising names in the Selke voting, questioning some inclusions an...

In the 2025 Stanley Cup Final rematch between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers, several players and tactical elements stand out as crucial X-factors that could swing the series:

Goaltending Consistency: While both Sergei Bobrovsky (Panthers) and Stuart Skinner (Oilers) have shown flashes of brilliance, their consistency will be paramount. Bobrovsky had some shaky moments in last year's Final, particularly in the games Edmonton won, though he was stellar in Game 7. Skinner has significantly elevated his play in the latter half of these playoffs, but maintaining that high level against an equally potent offense will be his...

The Florida Panthers seek to repeat as Stanley Cup champions but they will face a tough challenge from the Edmonton Oilers, the same team they defeated in seven games a year ago. 

Armando Velez of Locked On Florida Panthers joins us to discuss what it will take for the Panthers to win again including key matchups and the latest injury updates. 

The Edmonton Oilers have another chance to win the Stanley Cup for the first time since 1990 when they have their rematch with the Florida Panthers. 

Nick Zararis of Locked On Oilers discusses how...

The 2025 Stanley Cup Final features a highly anticipated rematch between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers, setting the stage for several compelling storylines:

The Rematch Narrative: This is the most prominent storyline. The Panthers and Oilers met in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, with Florida ultimately winning in a thrilling seven-game series after going up 3-0. For the Oilers, this is a chance for redemption, a shot at avenging last year's heartbreaking loss and finally bringing the Cup back to Canada for the first time since 1993. For the Panthers, it's about proving their championship wasn't a fluke...

Getting ready for a Stanley Cup Finals rematch. What’s different and what’s the same this time around? What are the keys for both teams? And is this matchup even better than last year's series that went 7? We talk about it all on Locked on NHL Game Night. 

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We look at the path to the Stanley Cup Finals for both the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers plus give our Top 5 playoff games so far this postseason on this edition of Locked on NHL Game Night. 

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The Minnesota Frost have done it again! 🏆 

Back-to-back champs after an unforgettable series filled with nail-biting overtimes and standout performances. On this episode of the Women’s Hockey Report, Locked On NHL hosts Erica L. Ayala and Rachel Donner break down the Frost's incredible journey to victory, key moments from the finals, and MVP Gwyneth Philips' stellar performance. 

Plus, what’s next as the PWHL expansion draft looms? Who will teams like Minnesota and Ottawa protect, and how will these decisions shape the league?

Get the latest insights on team strategies, player performances, and what...

The Stanley Cup Finals matchup is set and for the second straight season, it will be the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers competing for the Cup. Is this good for the NHL and what is at stake in this series? We break down the matchup, the legacy for both teams and star players like Connor McDavid and the experience for fans.

Plus, the Seattle Kraken have hired Lane Lambert as their new head coach. We analyze the hire, what it means for the Kraken and how Lambert did as coach of the Islanders. 

And t...

The Oilers start strong and close out the Stars with a 6-3 win in Dallas. Edmonton has advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals for a rematch with the Florida Panthers. We'll recap Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals and preview the Stanley Cup Finals with our local experts on Locked on NHL Game Night. 

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Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings) and Zach Martin (Locked On Hurricanes) are here to talk about what really matters in the playoffs: goaltending. Also, we discuss how to improve the regular season AND the playoff format, before swinging back to the playoffs to talk about the importance of physical players like Sam Bennett in the postseason!

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The Florida Panthers are headed to the Stanley Cup Final for the third straight year after shutting down the Carolina Hurricanes. On today’s Locked On NHL, Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies break down Florida’s elite core, from Aleksander Barkov and Sam Bennett to Sergei Bobrovsky and Seth Jones, and why this team continues to dominate. They also dive into the Hurricanes' fatal flaw: a lack of elite, difference-making players who can win high-leverage games. Finally, they explore how the Edmonton Oilers have overwhelmed the Dallas Stars with superior depth, defensive execution, and playoff poise from Connor McDavid, Leon...

The Florida Panthers are heading back to the Stanley Cup Final for the third consecutive season after defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday night in Raleigh.

The Hurricanes jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first period with two goals from Sebastian Aho. However, the Panthers roared back in the second period, scoring three unanswered goals from Matthew Tkachuk (power play), Evan Rodrigues, and Anton Lundell to take a 3-2 lead.

Carolina tied the game at 3-3 in the third period with a goal from...

Ross Levitan (Locked On Senators) and Mike DiStefano (Locked On Maple Leafs) cover all the biggest stories from the NHL.

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On Tuesday, May 27th, the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Dallas Stars 4-1 in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final, taking a commanding 3-1 series lead. The game was played in Edmonton.

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The Carolina Hurricanes are in a challenging spot as they face the Florida Panthers in the NHL playoffs. With the Panthers leading the series, the Hurricanes are on the verge of a "gentleman's sweep." This episode delves into the Hurricanes' efforts to break their losing streak in the conference finals, examining the team dynamics and strategies that have contributed to their current situation. We explore whether the Hurricanes can rally and change the course of the series or if the Panthers' early dominance will ultimately prevail.

In the Western Conference Finals, the Dallas Stars face a tough...

The Carolina Hurricanes kept their season alive by defeating the Florida Panthers 3-0 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final. This victory, played in Sunrise, Florida, cut the Panthers' series lead to 3-1.

The Hurricanes' goaltender, Frederik Andersen, was the star of the show, making 20 saves to record his fifth career playoff shutout. The game was a tight defensive battle for the first period, with both teams struggling to find the back of the net.

The Hurricanes finally broke the scoreless tie in the second period when rookie Logan Stankoven scored. He took a slick...