Today We Examine Teams that Have Surprised Early and Those That Are Looking to Take the Next Step

The Ottawa Senators have gotten back on track after some early season struggles and seem to be finding their game.Ross Levitan of Locked On Senators joins us to discuss the great play of Shane Pinto and how the Sens are handling the injury to Brady Tkachuk plus what it will take for them to play winning hockey going forward.The Seattle Kraken have been one of the biggest surprise teams in the NHL this season under new head coach Lane Lambert.Erica L. Ayala of Locked On Kraken joins us to discuss the team's surprising start, how they've done it and what it will take for Jordan Eberla and company to sustain it. The Columbus Blue Jackets have now won 3 of their last 4 after a slow start. Can this team play well enough to contend in the Metropolitan Division?Jay Forster of Locked On Blue Jackets joins us to discuss the goaltending, the line combinations and the team's struggles on special teams. All this and more on today's Locked On NHL Podcast with Gil Martin.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHLfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.MonarchTake control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelDownload the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins.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-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.