Summary
Montreal Canadiens stage a wild 5-1 comeback in Pittsburgh, only to fall in overtimeare defensive lapses costing them precious points?Ian Boisvert and Laura Saba break down the Canadiens rollercoaster week, spotlighting standout nights from Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, and Lane Hutson. Discussion centers on Mike Matheson's game-changing shifts, the impact of losing Alex Carrier to injury, and why defensive miscues persist despite flashes of resilience. Key topics include the evolving chemistry of the top six forwards, struggles and potential fixes on the blue line, and how upcoming matchups against powerhouses like the Carolina Hurricanes could expose persistent weaknesses. Special attention is given to young talents Lane Hutson and Adam Engstrom as potential solutions, plus a rapid-fire update on prospects like Jacob Fowler and David Reinbacher.Can the Canadiens offense continue to bail them out, or will unresolved defensive issues derail early momentum?00:00 Habs fall short in comeback effort06:11 Mike Matheson's rough game12:05 Discussing an improbable overtime loss16:30 Struggles with game timing19:30 Early season power play struggles22:38 Discussing defensive pairings strategy26:30 Concerns about Canadiens' defense setup29:27 Trivia questionPhoto credit: Charles LeClaire - Imagn ImagesSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!OdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And thats why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.Butcher BoxIf you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONNHL to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year with free shipping always.GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.KALSHIToday's episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade whats next.FanDuelThis season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see whats waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started.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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.