Dallas Stars snap the Ottawa curse with Rope Hintz’s electrifying overtime winner. Can this gritty comeback ignite a championship push? Joey Erickson recaps the heart-stopping 3-2 victory, spotlighting Rope Hintz, Miro Hiskanen, and Mikko Rantanen’s dominant performances as the Stars clawed back from a two-goal deficit. The episode covers Dallas’s surging power play, including Jason Robertson’s clutch goal, and the shift toward a more physical style that made the difference in Canada’s capital. Key discussions include Stars’ defensive struggles, the evolving chemistry among top six forwards, and insights into Neil Graham’s impact on the unit. Thoughts on lineup depth and upcoming matchups shape the playoff outlook as Dallas prepares for a tough road stretch against the Montreal Canadiens. Is this the turning point for the Dallas Stars? Find out what’s fueling their surge—and what must happen next to keep momentum alive. 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 Break Ottawa Curse Recap of the Dallas Stars' dramatic 3-2 overtime win in Ottawa, ending a years-long drought. Joey Erickson discusses initial reactions, the tough first period, and how the team clawed back for victory. 12:24 – Power Play Excellence Deep dive into the Dallas Stars’ power play, current stats, coaching influence, movement changes, and why Joey Erickson predicted Dallas would have the NHL’s best man-advantage unit. Key analysis of strategy, execution, and individual player contributions. 20:31 – Mikko Rantanen Appreciation Discussion and breakdown of Mikko Rantanen’s impact, leadership, style of play, and why he’s elevated Dallas. Joey Erickson gives a passionate analysis of Rantanen’s top-tier NHL value and influence on Stars' success. 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 $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 Download 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.
