Dallas Stars’ road point streak snaps in tough 5-2 loss to the surging Minnesota Wild, but all eyes turn to Rope Hintz’s looming injury after a brutal one-timer to the foot. Can the Stars sustain momentum as injuries pile up and offensive struggles at 5-on-5 mount? Joey Erickson spotlights Miro Heiskanen’s elite form and Norris Trophy credentials, plus Jake Oettinger’s stellar performance that kept Dallas in the game. Key analysis includes the Stars’ special teams’ bright spots, the costly disallowed goal, and concerning sluggish starts that have crept into their DNA. Discussion covers fallout from Hintz’s injury, line shuffling, and Dallas’s ability to weather adversity as the playoff race heats up. Don’t miss this breakdown of the Stars’ latest challenge, strengths, and what needs to improve heading into the next stretch. 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 0:00 – Stars’ Point Streak Ends Dallas Stars’ impressive point streak versus Minnesota Wild comes to an end. Joey Erickson breaks down what led to the loss, how sluggish starts and ineffective 5-on-5 play hurt Dallas, and the looming impact of Rope Hintz’s injury late in regulation. 10:56 – Haskinen & Ottinger Shine Deep dive into Miro Haskinen’s elite performance, Norris Trophy candidacy, and Jake Ottinger’s standout goaltending that kept the Stars competitive. Discussion of defensive struggles, lineup changes, and advanced stats for key performers. 20:26 – Rope Hintz Injury Update Latest update on Rope Hintz’s injury, implications for Stars’ lineup, and concerns about continued line juggling and offensive consistency if Hintz is out. Joey Erickson also explores upcoming schedule challenges and how the Stars can respond. 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://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. Monarch Take control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. So if you want to be right in the middle of the action this season, visit FanDuel.com and place your NFL live bets all season long. 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.
