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Here are the headlines from the Stanley Cup Playoff games played on Tuesday, April 29th:

Hurricanes Eliminate Devils in Double Overtime Thriller: Sebastian Aho scored the winner in the second overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New Jersey Devils 5-4, clinching the series 4-1.Senators Stave Off Elimination with Shutout Win Over Maple Leafs: Linus Ullmark recorded a 29-save shutout as the Ottawa Senators blanked the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-0, forcing a Game 6 with Toronto leading the series 3-2.Golden Knights Edge Wild in Overtime, Take Series Lead: Brett Howden scored in overtime to give the Vegas...

Can the Pittsburgh Penguins successfully navigate a rebuild with their aging core, or is a fresh direction inevitable? As Mike Sullivan exits, the Penguins face a critical juncture, balancing the legacy of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang with the need for new talent. Explore the challenges and potential paths forward for this storied NHL franchise, as they grapple with the complexities of maintaining fan loyalty while addressing glaring team needs.

The Winnipeg Jets find themselves in a crisis as Connor Hellebuyck's playoff performance falters. Despite a strong regular season, his postseason struggles have left the...

On Monday, April 28th, the Stanley Cup Playoffs featured two games:

The Florida Panthers rallied late in the third period, scoring two goals just 11 seconds apart by Aaron Ekblad and Seth Jones, to defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2. This victory gives the Panthers a 3-1 series lead.The Dallas Stars defeated the Colorado Avalanche 6-2 in Game 5, taking a 3-2 lead in their Western Conference First Round series. Wyatt Johnston scored the fastest opening goal in Stars playoff history.

Key Headlines:

Panthers Score Twice in 11 Seconds to Stun Lightning: Florida mounted a dramatic late comeback...

On Sunday, April 27th, the Stanley Cup Playoffs featured four compelling matchups, with series momentum shifting in several key contests.

Scores:

New Jersey Devils 2 - Carolina Hurricanes 5: The Hurricanes continued their dominance over the Devils, securing a decisive road victory to take a commanding 3-1 series lead. Carolina's strong special teams and consistent offensive pressure proved to be the difference.Montreal Canadiens 2 - Washington Capitals 5: The Capitals rallied in the third period to secure a road win and push the Canadiens to the brink of elimination with a 3-1 series lead. Goaltender Charlie Lindgren continued his...

The St. Louis Blues have won their two home games to even their series with the Winnipeg Jets at two games apiece.

Haley Taylor Simon of Locked On Blues joins us to discuss how the Blues were able to bounce back and what it will take for them to upset the President's Trophy winners in this series. 

The Minnesota Wild are healthy again and are going toe-to-toe with the Vegas Golden Knights in their first round Stanley Cup Playoff series. 

Seth Toupal of Locked On Wild discusses the impact of the return of  Kir...

The Leafs try to advance the Sens try to survive, the road teams rule in the Sunshine Showdown, OT in the State of Hockey AND a special goal for a special player mile high. We’ll talk about all of that and more right now of Locked on NHL Game Night. 

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Vancouver's entry into the PWHL marks a groundbreaking moment for women's hockey. With the Pacific Coliseum as their home, the Vancouver team becomes the primary tenant, a first in women's pro hockey history. 

Join Erica L. Ayala and Rachel Donner as they break down these pivotal developments and offer insights into the future of women's hockey. The episode explores the PWHL's expansion, the 2025 Women's World Championships, and the league's playoff scenarios. Key figures like Hillary Knight and Marie-Philip Poulin are spotlighted, alongside the record-breaking attendance in Czechia. 

The hosts also discuss the PWHL's new partnership wi...

A controversial call and coaches challenge in Edmonton, craziness in Montreal and double OT in New Jersey we’ll talk about all of that and more on this edition of Locked on NHL Game Night.

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There were exciting deals at the NHL Trade Deadline as teams tried to improve before the start of the playoffs. But which teams really helped themselves and which players are having an impact?

From Brad Marchand and Seth Jones with the Florida Panthers and Mikko Rantannen with the Dallas Stars, which players have helped their teams the most and who has been a disappointment thus far? 

The winners aren't always the teams that make the biggest headlines on Trade Deadline day.

All this and more on today's Locked On NHL Podcast with Rachel D...