About this episode
The Edmonton Oilers' star, Connor McDavid, is back, and his impact is undeniable. With a crucial win against the St. Louis Blues, McDavid's return has bolstered the Oilers energy. Meanwhile, the San Jose Sharks and Minnesota Wild clash in a thrilling 8-7 overtime game, spotlighting Kirill Caprizov's game-winning prowess and Joel Erickson's standout performance. The New York Rangers face scrutiny as coaching decisions by Peter Laviolette come under fire, affecting their playoff chances. The Philadelphia Flyers, under interim coach Brad Shaw, show a late-season resurgence, raising questions about their future leadership. Join hosts Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodeis, along with insights from contributors like Seth Toupal and Rachel Donner, as they dissect these pivotal moments. Will McDavid's return be the game-changer the Oilers need? Tune in for expert analysis and insider perspectives on the NHL's most pressing storylines. 0:00 Intro: Busy night across the NHL 5:49 Rangers' struggles and coaching decisions 12:36 Peter Laviolette's future with Rangers 16:32 Flyers defeat Rangers in high-scoring game 24:56 Connor McDavid returns, Oilers beat Blues 28:52 Blues' playoff positioning and matchup outlook Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. Wonderful Pistachios Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more! 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. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins! 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.