GAME NIGHT: Playoff preview? Wild edge Stars, Caufield hat trick leads Habs, Preds grab playoff spot

The Minnesota Wild edge the Dallas Stars in a likely playoff preview, fueled by Vladimir Tarasenko’s overtime heroics and a resilient penalty kill. Jeremy Swayman’s elite goaltending propels the Boston Bruins past the Detroit Red Wings in a pivotal clash of wildcard teams, while Cole Caufield’s hat trick powers Montreal Canadiens to a statement win over New York Islanders. Are playoff races shifting with each night’s drama? Eddie Garcia and Alex Wiederspiel break down high-stakes NHL action, spotlighting Zach Wierenski’s record chase with Columbus Blue Jackets, Nashville Predators’ surge past Vegas Golden Knights, and the Pacific Division’s troubling 0-6 performance. Insights cover Macklin Celebrini’s Hart Trophy bid, Ottawa Senators dominating Toronto Maple Leafs, and Nikita Kucherov’s under-appreciated brilliance for Tampa Bay Lightning. Will the Pacific’s top contenders find consistency, or is the division in turmoil as the postseason nears? 00:00 Eastern Playoff Race Recap of playoff implications in the East, including Minnesota vs Dallas, Bruins vs Red Wings, and Canadiens vs Islanders. Analysis of key player performances and standings shifts. 12:16 Western Wildcard Shakeup Deep dive into the West’s wildcard battle, including Nashville’s surge, Vegas’ struggles, LA Kings’ controversial loss, and the San Jose/Philly updates. Discussion of Pacific Division’s overall slump. 27:15 Late Night Action + Pacific Analysis Focus on later games: Penguins vs Jets, Oilers vs Lightning, Canucks vs Blues. Extended commentary about Pacific Division’s woes and playoff outlook. Everydayer Club  Join the Everydayer Club for ad-free audio, access to our group chat on Discord, and more. Use code DEADLINE ahead of the trade deadline for one month free. Tap here to learn more: lockedonnhl.supercast.com  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Quo  Make this the year where no opportunity — and no customer — slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnhl.  Indeed  Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.  Robinhood Y ou’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firm.  Gametime  Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.  FanDuel  FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.