MOMENT MELTDOWN: Canadiens SQUANDER Two Points, Even Strength Efforts Wasted by Special Teams

Montreal Canadiens fall 5-2 after dominating at 5-on-5 but crumbling on special teams. Can head coach Martin St. Louis fix a power play that continues to miss prime opportunities, even as Nick Suzuki, Juraj Slafkovsky, and Cole Caufield generate high-danger chances? Special team woes overshadow standout performances from Josh Anderson and Adam Engstrom, with the Canadiens’ new-look lines showing promise but exposing critical process flaws.Laura Saba and Ian Boisvert dissect coaching decisions, the impact of Demidov’s absence, and the emergence of Alex Newhook as a faceoff force. The mailbag heats up with fun listener questions, from zombie apocalypse partners to who’s the handsomest analytics vendor. Can the Canadiens shore up special teams before costly trends derail their momentum in the Atlantic Division?00:00 Critiquing Canadiens' special teams performance04:37 Referee controversy and power play issues06:52 Montreal Canadiens' self-defeating game14:46 Controversial referee calls discussion17:07 Reconfiguring Canadiens' Forward Lines26:27 Talking local sports and food27:31 AI-generated sports storiesPhoto credit: Eric Bolte - Imagn ImagesSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!OdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.IndeedNow, 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 BoxIf 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.GametimeToday'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.KALSHIToday'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.FanDuelThis season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.