About this episode
Minnesota Wild dominate Olympic hockey headlines as Matt Boldy, Brock Faber, and Quinn Hughes shine for Team USA, while Joel Eriksson Ek and Filip Gustavsson anchor Sweden's lineup. Can Team USA finally break their Olympic losing streak against Sweden, and will Boldy’s aggressive play give them the edge? Seth Toupal and Alex Micheletti break down standout performances—including Samuel Levi’s surprise emergence for Slovakia—and debate the pressure facing Olympic goaltenders.Key discussions include Canada’s powerhouse roster with Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, and Macklin Celebrini, plus the ripple effects of Kevin Fiala’s brutal injury for the Los Angeles Kings. Seth and Alex unpack coaching controversies, Olympic gold medal predictions, and crucial matchups in the knockout round. Get insider analysis on the Wild's prospects, defensive challenges, and what the Olympic spotlight means for NHL momentum heading into the season’s crucial stretch. Will Team USA’s grit pay off against hockey’s elite?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
