Brendan Shanahan will not be back with the Toronto Maple Leafs. We discuss why the Leafs are moving on, what Shanahan did right and what went wrong and what the future holds for the Leafs organization.

Plus, the Carolina Hurricanes continue to struggle in the conference final. Is Rod Brind'Amour's job safe if the Canes can't turn things around and play better.

And Team Canada falls at the World Championships, losing to Denmark. We discuss the upset and what kind of impact this will have on Canada as we head towards the Olympics next year.

All this and more on today's Locked On NHL Podcast with Rachel Donner and Gil Martin.

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The Florida Panthers once against looked like a championship caliber team rolling over the Hurricanes 5-0 for a 2-0 series lead now heading home for the next two games. We have reports from our local experts. We preview Game 2 between the Oilers and Stars are Dallas posted a stunning third period rally to take Game 1. We talk about the coaching hire in Chicago and the front office shake up in Toronto on Locked on NHL Game Night.

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings), Haley Taylor Simon (Locked On Blues), Ann Kimmel (Locked On Preds) and Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild) are here to check in on the start of the conference finals, talk through each team’s changes, make some predictions on the Stanley Cup Final, dissect the latest playoff disappointment from the Toronto Maple Leafs, and check in on the teams that still need a coach.

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The Edmonton Oilers controlled Game 1 until they didn’t. On today’s Locked On NHL, Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies break down how the Dallas Stars flipped the script, why the Carolina Hurricanes simply don't have the firepower to hang with the Florida Panthers, and what we’ve learned from the final four teams left in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

0:00 Intro: Oilers vs Stars Game 1 recap

5:58 Stars' power play dominance and Oilers' PK struggles

11:06 Carolina vs Florida: Similar styles, different results

15:40 Freddie Andersen's playoff performance under scrutiny

21:17 Key factors for playoff success: Elite talent and depth

26:10 The importance of multiple offensive strategies

30:41 Outro: Depth and special teams in the playoffs

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In a dramatic comeback, the Dallas Stars defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-3 in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final on Wednesday night. The Stars rallied from a two-goal deficit, scoring five unanswered goals in the third period.

The Oilers had built a 3-1 lead heading into the final frame, with goals from Leon Draisaitl, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (power play), and Evan Bouchard. Tyler Seguin scored for Dallas in the first period to tie the game at 1-1, but Edmonton regained control in the second.

However, the third period belonged entirely to the Stars. Miro Heiskanen, Mikael Granlund, and Matt Duchene all scored power-play goals in a span of just 5:26 to give Dallas a 4-3 lead. Tyler Seguin added his second goal of the night, and Esa Lindell sealed the victory with an empty-netter.

The Stars' power play was particularly effective in the third period, converting on three consecutive opportunities. This stunning turnaround gives Dallas a 1-0 series lead heading into Game 2.

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The Florida Panthers opened the Eastern Conference Final with a dominant 5-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh on Tuesday night. This marked Carolina's first home loss in six playoff games.

The Panthers established control early, scoring two first-period goals. Carter Verhaeghe opened the scoring on a power play, followed by Aaron Ekblad, who extended the lead to 2-0. While Sebastian Aho pulled one back for the Hurricanes late in the first, deflecting a shot past Sergei Bobrovsky, the Panthers continued to dictate play.

A.J. Greer restored Florida's two-goal lead in the second period, and Sam Bennett further solidified their advantage with a power-play goal in the third. Eetu Luostarinen added another goal for the Panthers before Jackson Blake scored a late power-play marker for Carolina, making it a 5-2 final.

Sergei Bobrovsky was stellar in net for Florida, making 31 saves, while Frederik Andersen stopped 15 shots for the Hurricanes. The Panthers' ability to score on the power play against Carolina's strong penalty kill, along with their offensive depth, were key storylines in their commanding Game 1 win.

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The PWHL Finals are here! The Ottawa Charge face the Minnesota Frost in an epic battle for the Walter Cup. In this episode of the Women's Hockey Report, presented by Locked On NHL, hosts Rachel Donner and Erica L. Ayala break down everything you need to know about this thrilling matchup. Get expert analysis on Ottawa's stellar defense led by goaltender Gwyneth Philips and Minnesota's high-octane offense featuring star forward Taylor Heise. Discover key X-factors, pivotal player performances, and how each team’s strategies could decide the series. Plus, don’t miss discussions on the PWHL expansion draft and how it could reshape team rosters for next season. Stay tuned for all the latest insights into this historic showdown. Follow & Subscribe to the Locked On NHL Podcast for more women's hockey coverage, and join the conversation by following us on social media. Let’s talk hockey! #pwhl #minnesotafrost #pwhlplayoffs #pwhlhighlights #taylorheise

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

00:41 - Ottawa Charge vs Montreal Victo Recap

07:01 - PWHL Player of the Week Highlights

09:22 - Ottawa Charge vs Minnesota Frost Preview

11:42 - Playoff Statistics Analysis

13:38 - Goaltending Performance Review

17:12 - Line Matchups Strategy

22:40 - Key Players for Ottawa vs Minnesota

26:06 - Game Predictions and Insights

32:50 - Expansion Draft Overview

41:10 - Draft Eligibility Criteria

42:50 - Sign Off

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