About this episode
Montreal Canadiens steal two points from the Ottawa Senators despite struggling for most of the game. Cole Caufield shines with another overtime winner and power play goal, while Ottawa’s goaltending woes continue to haunt Jake Sanderson and the Senators. Should Canadiens fans be concerned about the team’s inconsistent five-on-five play, or is exhaustion simply catching up with a young roster?Laura Saba and Ian Boisvert break down Montreal’s improbable win, highlight Samuel Montembeault’s key saves under pressure, and debate the infamous Tim Stützle diving incident. The hosts also reflect on Kent Hughes’ four years as general manager, examining his bold trades, contract negotiations, and the new culture flourishing in Montreal. Key topics include the Canadiens’ injury struggles, standout performances from Nick Suzuki and Lane Hutson, and the significance of team traditions like the post-game “wolf hat.” Can Montreal maintain momentum and build on recent success?00:00 Canadiens' Surprising Win and Progress05:33 Forechecking Challenges in Hockey09:24 Frustration with Tim Stützle's Diving14:16 Fatigue and Uncertain Expectations16:50 Canadiens' Week of Inconsistencies28:39 Master Negotiator: The Squirrel30:18 Canadiens' Culture and Team RevivalEverydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclubSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedon right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.GametimeDownload 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.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. So before tip-off, check the FanDuel app and see what’s dropping during NBA Happy Hour — every Friday from 6 to 7:30 PM Eastern. A little basketball, a little action, and a whole lot of Friday energy.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-HO
