Summary
Montreal Canadiens shock the Dallas Stars with a flawless road streak, overcoming key injuries and showcasing breakout performances from Alex Newhook and Cole Caufield. Can this momentum without captain Nick Suzuki and top defenseman Mike Matheson redefine the Habs ceiling this season?The conversation focused on Martin St. Louis bold lineup decisions, Jakub Dobes impressive rebound in net, and the defensive pairing of Xhekaj and Engstrom dominating against high-powered opponents. Key themes included Montreals improved penalty kill, Evans stepping up at center, and fan expectations in a pressurized market. With power play struggles lingering and key players out for another few weeks, are the Canadiens primed to continue surprising the NHL?00:00 Introduction and mailbag preview03:45 Adjusting Canadiens' forward lines07:02 Discussing team's power play issues15:10 Analyzing a defensive hockey play17:53 Dobes saves Montreal's lead20:42 Canadiens road trip and next episodes25:18 Discussing sports pressure on athletes27:21 Discussing Jakub Dobes' playoff performance31:33 Promoting Locked On NHL channelPhoto credit: Jerome Miron - Imagn ImagesFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanadiens?sid=YouTubeLocked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHLFind Locked On Canadiens anywhere:https://lintr.ee/LockedOnCanadiensAlso make sure to follow Locked on Canadiens and their hosts on Bluesky!Locked on Canadiens: https://bsky.app/profile/lockedoncanadiens.bsky.socialFind Ian on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/maybeitsian.bsky.socialFind Laura on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theactivestick.bsky.social#NHLHockey #MontrealCanadiens #Habs #nhl #nationalhockeyleague #canadiensmtl #canadiensnews #canadiensSupport 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.Navy Federal Credit UnionIf you've served in any branch of the military, are serving now or are part of a military family, you could become a member of Navy Federal, too. To find out more and see if you're eligible, visit https://navyfederal.org. Federally insured by NCUA.BauerBring your game to life with the BAUER PULSE 2 stick, available at your local Bauer retailer or online at https://bauer.com. Use promo code LOCKEDON26 to get free standard shipping on your order. One code use per customer. Cannot be combined with other discount codes.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.FanDuelMake this your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Download the app or visit http://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.