USA and Canada set the stage for an epic gold medal clash in men’s Olympic hockey, fueled by Nathan MacKinnon’s last-minute heroics and a dominant all-around performance by Jack Hughes. Can Connor McDavid, Cale Makar, and Auston Matthews deliver gold for their countries, or will injuries to Sidney Crosby and Tage Thompson tip the balance? The Olympic semifinals brought relentless drama, clutch scoring, and power play precision, as Canada rallied past Finland and the USA steamrolled Slovakia. Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights dissect the crucial moments, spotlighting the impact of superstar lines, elite blue-liners like Quinn Hughes and Charlie McAvoy, and the flawless USA penalty kill. Locked On local hosts Zach Pearson, Armando Velez, and David Morassuti weigh in on pivotal roster moves, special teams strategy, and the historic rivalry’s legacy. Don’t miss this breakdown leading up to hockey’s ultimate showdown. 00:00 — Canada vs. Finland Recap Olympic semifinal breakdown, key moments, and analysis of pivotal penalties and special teams play. 10:11 — USA vs. Slovakia Recap Detailed rundown of Team USA's dominant win, standout performances, injury updates, and implications for the gold medal game. 19:12 — Gold Medal Game Preview: USA vs. Canada In-depth discussion on rosters, injuries, special teams, X-factors, historical context, and expectations for the championship matchup. Everydayer ClubIf 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! Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcastright 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 LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Use your Profit Boost on an NBA future and get entered for your chance to win a trip to the NBA Finals.Play your game with FanDuel, the official sports betting partner of the NBA. Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto 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.
