The Montreal Canadiens prepare to welcome the Columbus Blue Jackets in a tight playoff race. The Blue Jackets have surged back into playoff contention under Rick Bowness—can they maintain momentum against the Montreal Canadiens in the season’s home stretch? Laura Saba and Jay Forster break down the matchup, examining how Bowness’s defensive overhaul and key players like Adam Fantilli and Zach Werenski sparked the turnaround. Insights include the Blue Jackets’ shot suppression, improved special teams, and the Canadiens’ offensive firepower led by Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, and breakout rookie Ivan Demidov. The discussion dives into upcoming playoff race challenges, strength of schedule, and the unpredictable Eastern Conference, where Buffalo and Pittsburgh surprise. Is Jet Greaves the answer for Canada’s goaltending future? Both hosts analyze his rapid rise, statistical dominance, and composure in net. They wrap up with score predictions, potential revenge goals, and what each team must do to secure their spot. This episode offers expert analysis and compelling debate on Montreal’s and Columbus’ playoff prospects. 00:00 Montreal Canadiens vs Columbus Blue Jackets preview 02:00 Rick Bowness Sparks Blue Jackets" 04:25 "Defense Transformed Through Communication" 09:15 "Blue Jackets' Keys to Success" 10:13 "Werenski's Impact and Bowness' Style" 16:28 Canadiens Closing Division Gap 18:48 Eastern Conference Unexpectedly Competitive 21:18 "Blue Jackets' Playoff Hopes Fade" 26:18 "Jet Greaves Defies All Odds" 29:13 "Greaves vs. Fowler: Goalie Showdown" 31:10 "Jet Greaves' Impressive Goaltending" 34:13 Goalie Development and Adaptability 40:09 "Locked On Canadiens Updates" Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanadiens?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Find Locked On Canadiens anywhere:https://lintr.ee/LockedOnCanadiens Also make sure to follow Locked on Canadiens and their hosts on Bluesky! Locked on Canadiens: https://bsky.app/profile/lockedoncanadiens.bsky.social Find Ian on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/maybeitsian.bsky.social Find Laura on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theactivestick.bsky.social #NHLHockey #MontrealCanadiens #Habs #nhl #nationalhockeyleague #canadiensmtl #canadiens 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! Quo Make this the year where no opportunity — and no customer — slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnhl. Indeed Now, 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. Robinhood You’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firm. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. During the tournament FanDuel is offering $300 back in Bonus Bets every day for ten days. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. 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.
