Washington Capitals’ playoff hopes hang in the balance as the Metro Division tightens. Can Ryan Leonard’s offensive surge and the young core spark a turnaround, or will defensive lapses and penalty woes keep the team on the playoff bubble? Dan Holmi breaks down the Capitals’ shaky 5-4 start, examining how key contributors like Cole Hutson and Jordan Kyrou are making their mark, while issues on special teams and in goal raise red flags ahead of a critical 13-game stretch. Holmi spotlights the Capitals’ position amid surprising Metro division shifts—including the Carolina Hurricanes’ dominance and the Rangers’ resurgence—while analyzing upcoming showdowns against the Devils, Flyers, and Sabres. With Logan Thompson’s health uncertain and Pierre-Luc Dubois nearing return, the next month is pivotal. Will the Capitals tighten up and seize a postseason path, or stumble as the playoff picture comes into focus? Tune in for sharp insights on the Capitals’ push for playoff relevance. Support 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. Navy Federal Credit UnionIf 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. BauerBring 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. 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.
