The NHL Is Back and the Playoff Races Are Heating Up Ahead of the Trade Deadline

The Columbus Blue Jackets are still in the thick of the wild card hunt in the Eastern Conference. The team got off to a good start after the Four Nations Break with a win over Chicago.

Jay Foster of Locked On Blue Jackets joins us to discuss the importance of the next few games and the upcoming outdoor game vs Detroit at The Horseshoe in Columbus next week. Plus, what to expect from Columbus at the NHL Trade Deadline.

The Los Angeles Kings got a strong performance from defenseman Drew Doughty in their first game back from the break and that's important for their future.

Eddie Garcia of Locked On Los Angeles Kings discusses the importance of Doughty's return and what the Kings need to do down the stretch to prepare for the playoffs. Plus, the very specific thing LA seeks at the trade deadline.

The Dallas Stars got back on track after the Four Nations break with two wins this weekend on an east coast swing.

Joey Erickson of Locked On Stars discusses the keys to success for the Stars, who's healthy and who's not and what they will be looking to do to prepare for the Stanley Cup playoffs.

All this and more on today's Locked On NHL Podcast with Gil Martin.

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