DEFENSE CRUMBLES: How Esa Lindell’s Absence Exposes Dallas Stars Struggles and FAILURES

Dallas Stars struggle defensively as Esa Lindell’s absence is felt during a frustrating 5-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. Can the league’s top penalty kill keep them afloat while the blue line falters? Key questions emerge around defensive chemistry, with Miro Heiskanen and Thomas Harley struggling to contain Montreal’s attack, and young defenseman Trey Taylor making his NHL debut amidst mounting injuries. Joey Erickson breaks down why Jason Robertson, Mikko Rantanen, and Wyatt Johnston’s offensive sparks weren’t enough, as Dallas registered just 19 shots and lacked urgency in key moments. The discussion features the Stars’ penalty kill mastery, the continued lack of scoring punch outside the top lines, and the impact of recent injuries to Capobianco, Oskar Back, and Radek Faksa. Can head coach Glen Gulutzan’s squad rediscover their defensive structure before facing Columbus on Halloween, or is this slump set to continue? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOStars?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedOnStars Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonstars/ #NHL #DallasStars #hockey 00:00 — Stars vs Canadiens Recap Recap of Dallas Stars' 5-2 loss, defensive lapses, and early game breakdowns. 10:59 — Special Teams Analysis Deep dive into the Stars' penalty kill and power play, recent performance, and personnel impact. 21:05 — Rookie Debut & Team Issues Discussion on Trey Taylor's NHL debut, team injuries, and analyzing offensive/defensive struggles. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Navy Federal Credit Union If you've served in any branch of the military, are serving now or are part of a military family, you could become a member of Navy Federal, too. To find out more and see if you're eligible, visit https://navyfederal.org. Federally insured by NCUA. Bauer Bring your game to life with the BAUER PULSE 2 stick, available at your local Bauer retailer or online at https://bauer.com. Use promo code LOCKEDON26 to get free standard shipping on your order. One code use per customer. Cannot be combined with other discount codes. 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. Butcher Box If you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONNHL to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. KALSHI Today's episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. FanDuel Make this your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Download the app or visit http://FanDuel.com to get started. 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)