About this episode
Minnesota Wild face a tough test as they wrap up January against Connor McDavid’s surging Edmonton Oilers, all while missing top defender Jonas Brodin. Can the Wild’s power play surge and improved offense offset the absence of their best shutdown blueliner against the Oilers’ high-octane duo of McDavid and Leon Draisaitl? Seth Toupal breaks down Minnesota's rollercoaster January, spotlighting Matt Boldy and Joel Eriksson Ek’s strong returns from injury and the team’s recent overtime battle trend. Key topics include the Wild’s potent 29.2% power play, goaltending concerns, Brodin’s critical role in containing elite scorers, and the importance of striking early against shaky Oilers netminder Tristan Jarry. Plus, get insights on the Wild’s tightening playoff race with the Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche as the team pushes toward the Olympic break. Are the Wild primed for a second-half surge, or will defensive gaps hold them back?Everydayer Club: If 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://lockedonwild.supercast.com/Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On WildFollow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWildFollow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHLJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/ZAB6yyckHave a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email lockedonwild@gmail.comFor your next listen, check out the Locked On NHL podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.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.Indeed - Now, 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.Gametime - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today.
