GAME NIGHT: Canes DEFEAT Bolts in East SHOWDOWN, Wild TAKE DOWN Avs as playoff races INTENSIFY

The Carolina Hurricanes outlast Tampa Bay Lightning in a wild 5-4 showdown, extending an 11-game point streak and closing in on top seed in the East. Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights break down pivotal battles across the NHL, including Dylan Larkin’s clutch overtime winner for the Detroit Red Wings, Matthew Schaefer’s record-setting heroics for the New York Islanders, and Minnesota Wild’s statement win over the Colorado Avalanche. The episode spotlights dramatic playoff races, the Florida Panthers’ uphill battle for a wildcard spot, and Edmonton Oilers’ dominant 8-1 rout of the LA Kings led by Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid. Western Conference teams round out this essential night-in-review for hockey fans. Locked on hosts Zach Martin (CAR), Brian Fisher (DET), Seth Toupal (MIN), Gil Martin (NYI) and Armando Velez (FLA) offer their expert insights.

00:00 - East Playoff Races & Highlights
Kick off with Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights breaking down the marquee matchup between the Hurricanes and Lightning, followed by in-depth reactions to other Eastern Conference games involving the Red Wings, Bruins, and Islanders. Includes analysis of tight playoff races, gold medalists, and standout rookie performances.

13:40 - Central & Western Conference Battles
Transition to top storylines from the Central and West: Wild vs. Avalanche recap, Wild's playoff chances, then move to Panthers' must-win situation, Penguins without Crosby, and how the Flyers snapped their slump. Western Conference wild card race heats up with discussions on the Blues, Oilers’ dominance over the Kings, Sharks’ struggles, and Predators gaining ground.

32:31 - Closing Remarks & Promo
Hosts wrap up with show reminders, promotion for ad-free experiences, and plugs for team-focused Locked On shows and Everyday Club memberships. Final thoughts on staying tuned through the playoff push.

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