Summary
Dallas Stars suffer major setback as Matt Duchene undergoes surgery, sidelining one of their top playmakers for three months. Can players like Wyatt Johnston, Sam Steel, and Jamie Benn step up to fill the offensive void as the team navigates early-season scoring struggles? Joey Erickson breaks down Jim Nills announcement, the outlook for Duchenes recovery, and which Stars must rise to keep playoff hopes alive. Key topics include Tyler Seguins clutch goal against the Penguins, Jake Oettingers hot start and #1 NHL ranking in goals saved above expected, and an in-depth preview of the Stars high-stakes back-to-back against the Colorado Avalanche. With injury concerns mounting and the Avs offense firing, are the Stars resilient enough to compete at the top of the Central Division? Dont miss the latest insights and strategic analysis as the Stars face their first major test of the season. 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 Matt Duchene Injury Fallout Matt Duchene out for 3 months; impact on Stars roster, concerns about replacing his production, and analysis of injury progression. 13:44 Ottinger & Seguin Shine Jake Ottinger's standout goaltending, Seguins clutch goal, issues with the Stars offense, and critical assessment of the Pittsburgh game. 22:14 Avalanche Series Preview In-depth preview of back-to-back games vs. Colorado; analysis of Avalanches strengths, what Dallas must do, and injury updates for Foxe & Kiviranta. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 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 whats next. FanDuel This 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 whats 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.