December 5, 2025
LOGJAM: NHL Standings Tigher than Ever, When Will It Break?
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The NHL standings are so tight right now, with five points separating first place from eighth place in the Metropolitan Division and six points separating first place from sixth place in the Pacific Division. Is this parity good for hockey and when will this logjam finally break? We discuss what impact the compressed schedule has and the tight standings across the league. Plus, how have the Washington Capitals overcome a slow start to take over first place in the Metro after winning nine of their last 10? Tom Wilson and Alex Ovechkin has helped lead the way but the Caps are getting strong play up and down their lineup. And we look ahead to the most exciting games this weekend including the classic rivalry between the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. All this and more on today's Locked On NHL Podcast with Rachel Donner and Gil Martin. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DripDrop Right now, DripDrop is offering podcast listeners 20% off your first order. Go to https://dripdrop.com and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. Monarch Take control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. So if you want to be right in the middle of the action this season, visit FanDuel.com and place your NFL livebets all season long. 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.