Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs will wrap up this weekend and the three remaining series are extremely exciting. The Bruins and Maple Leafs are headed to a Game 7 after Toronto won the last two games with a strong defense. Meanwhile, Vancouver goes to Nashville and Dallas visits Vegas with a chance to end those series on the road. We have our bi-weekly Women's Hockey Spotlight with Erica L. Ayala as we discuss the playoff races in the WPHL and the upcoming draft plus the issues the league is having with the way the New York team is being run. And we discuss the Round 2 series between the R ..read more

In the second edition of the power rankings during the NHL playoffs, Hunter Hodies and Nick Zararis bounce around all 8 series including: The New York Rangers sweep of the Washington Capitals, as well as the Colorado Avalanche, Florida Panthers, and Carolina Hurricanes advancing in five games each respectively. In addition, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins are set to collide in a do-or-die game six back in Toronto, the Vancouver Canucks will look to close out the Nashville Predators down in Smashville, the Oilers look to put away the Kings and the Stars Golden Knights series is a mast ..read more

Ross Levitan (Locked On Senators) and Mike DiStefano (Locked On Maple Leafs) cover all the biggest stories from the NHLs Eastern Conference. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Factor Get started on your resolutions with Factor, so you’re ready for the new year. Head to factormeals.com/lockedonnhl50 and use code lockedonnhl50 to get 50% off. Indeed ..read more

On today's episode of Locked on NHL, Seth Toupal and Nick Morgan start with the surprise firing of Seattle Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol. Seth and Nick look at the drop off from last year to this year for the Kraken, and why it may be that Ron Francis has a name in mind to be his next head coach. We discuss the fits potentially for Craig Berube and Dean Evason. Seth and Nick move to the heartbreaking Game 4 loss for Nashville, in which they squandered a 2 goal lead with under 3 minutes to play. They look at the injuries the Canucks have overcome and big performances from their top players to ..read more

The Toronto Maple Leafs are down 3-1 in their Stanley Cup Playoff series with the Boston Bruins. The Leafs are struggling on the ice and bickering off it.  David Morassutti of Locked On Leafs joins us to discuss the team's struggles and what they have to do to get back in the series. Plus, what are the long-term problems this series has revealed. The Winnipeg Jets are struggling defensively and trail the Colorado Avalanche 3-1 in their opening round Stanley Cup playoff series.  Harrison Lee of Locked On Winnipeg Jets joins us to discuss why the Jets are struggling including the play ..read more

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are intensifying and there are several tight series under way. The Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes have been dominant and hold large leads but the Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Avalanche are having an epic battle as are the Los Angeles Kings and the Edmonton Oilers. We break down all eight series and which teams look good so far. Plus, we discuss the legacy and career of legendary broadcaster Bob Cole who passed away this week at the age of 90. Cole called some magic moments over the years and will not be forgotten. And we break down the favorites to win the NHL ..read more

The NHL is a week into the postseason and there are so many teams in unique positions. Can the Dallas Stars come back from a 2-0 deficit against the reigning Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights? Will the Colorado Avalanche and Winnipeg Jets have anything left for the second round? Can the Edmonton Oilers heavy metal style of hockey translate to playoff success? Are the Vancouver Canucks doomed without Thatcher Demko?  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monopoly GO! Get in the game and join your friends. Click HERE to Download MONOPOLY GO! now free on The App Store or Google Pay ..read more

Ross Levitan (Locked On Senators) and Mike DiStefano (Locked On Maple Leafs) cover all the biggest stories from the NHLs Eastern Conference. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.   Factor Get started on your resolutions with Factor, so you’re ready for the new year. Head to factormeals.com/lockedonnhl50 and use code lockedonnhl50 to get 50% off ..read more

On today's Western Conference Tuesday edition of the Locked on NHL Podcast, Seth Toupal and Nick Morgan start by discussing the recent extension given to Marc-Andre Fleury to return to the Minnesota Wild for one more year. Seth and Nick discuss the goalie situation as a whole and why this is a message for Filip Gustavsson that he needs to pick up his performance or Bill Guerin won't hesitate to trade him . Seth and Nick move to the cringey press conference between Gary Bettman and Alex Mereulo after the Arizona Coyotes officially relocated to Utah, and why Mereulo isn't a great option for the ..read more

Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers are set to face the Los Angeles Kings in the playoffs for the third straight season. Can the Oilers find a way to win again and what are the keys for them doing so?  Nick Zararis of Locked On Oilers joins us to discuss what it will take for the Oilers to advance in the playoffs from depth scoring to goaltending and more as he breaks down the keys to the series.  The Boston Bruins got strong goaltending from Jeremy Swayman and two power play goals by Jake DeBrusk to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Playoff series.&n ..read more