Tampa Bay Lightning sit atop the Atlantic Division, but with just 9 points separating first from fifth, which challenger—Florida Panthers, Detroit Red Wings, or Toronto Maple Leafs—poses the real threat to their dominance?
Nick Morgan and Greg Stephen debate the biggest competition, spotlighting Matthew Tkachuk, Sergei Bobrovsky’s struggles, and the Red Wings’ surging defense led by Moritz Seider and John Gibson. Will playoff experience or goaltending be the X-factor as the division tightens? Olympic hockey heats up as NHL players return, with Juraj Slavkovsky’s standout performance and Lightning stars like Erik Černák and Victor Hedman making headlines for their national teams. The hosts rant about NBC’s Olympic broadcast choices, analyze key upsets, and preview which Bolts to watch—Jake Guentzel for the USA, Oliver Bjorkstrand for Denmark, and JJ Moser for Switzerland.
Can these players spark international and NHL success?
Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOLightning?sid=YouTube
Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More
🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL
Follow Us on Social Media!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonlightning/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lockedonlightning
X: https://x.com/LO_Lightning
Everydayer Club
If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub
Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!
Quo
Make this the year where no opportunity — and no customer — slips away.
Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnhl.
Factor
Head to http://factormeals.com/lockedonnhl50off and use code lockedonnhl50off to get 50% off and free breakfast for a year.
Indeed
Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedon right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.
Gametime
Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.
FanDuel
The Winter Games are on. And there’s no better way to follow them than with a bet on FanDuel. FanDuel – Play your game.
FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)
4 Comments
This for year Panthers doesn't look anything like the Panthers of the last 2 years. I personally don't see them making the playoffs this year
Every team is going to go at the panthers and enjoy squashing their playoff hopes. They won’t be able to just flip a switch and bully teams. The cat is out of the bag on how to beat them. Bob not playing well is another reason they’re cooked.
As always, injuries and the Tampa Bay Lightning are their biggest threats.
If the Panthers don't come out strong after the break I think they'll tank the rest of the season.😢