The Philadelphia Flyers play Toronto tough but fall in OT; USA wins World Juniors Gold!

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the Philadelphia Flyers comeback win vs the Florida Panthers. We dive into Sam Ersson’s recovery in net, the power play success two games in a row, continued solid performances from Jamie Drysdale, Noah Cates, Morgan Frost, Matvei Michkov, and Ryan Poehling.We then preview Flyers vs Columbus Blue Jackets as the 2nd half of the back to back this week who are winning a lot of games recently and are a formidable opponent.. We then talk Lehigh Valley Phantoms. They earned points in three of four games this week, but still have a lot to work on. We check in on Emil Andrae, JR Avon, the goaltending, and more.Watch & Subscribe on YouTubeFollow the show on social media!Twitter @LockedOnFlyersInstagram @LockedonFlyersThreads @LockedonFlyersBluesky @lockedonflyers Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to Indeed.com/LOCKEDON right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelYou can start the season with a big return on FanDuel. New customers can place a FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - if you win your first FIVE DOLLAR BET ! Visit 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)

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel break down the Philadelphia Flyers vs Anaheim Ducks. We get into the recovery from the Stars game, Sam Ersson in net, Travis Konecny’s game, Jamie Drysdale & Matvei Michkov getting on the board,  the crowd welcome for Cutter Gauthier, and more.We also preview tonight’s final game of the season vs the Florida Panthers. How are the defending champs faring halfway through the season and can the Flyers finally get one against this team? Lastly, we name our Nemesis of the Week where we work in the Sixers bombshell arena decision to stay in South Philly with the Flyers.Watch & Subscribe on YouTubeFollow the show on social media!Twitter @LockedOnFlyersInstagram @LockedonFlyersThreads @LockedonFlyersBluesky @lockedonflyers Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to Indeed.com/LOCKEDON right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelYou can keep the season going with a big return on FanDuel. New customers can place a FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - if you win your first FIVE DOLLAR BET ! Visit 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)

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel break down the Philadelphia Flyers loss to the Dallas Stars. What went wrong, when the team had been playing well despite the results as of late? We talk defense, Sam Ersson’s return, Bobby Brink, Sean Couturier, Travis Konecny’s linemates, and more.Then we dig back into the NHL Quarter Century Team for the Flyers. Who are our picks for defensemen & Goaltenders? Finally we address the NHL Winter Classic announcement about outdoor games in Florida and look ahead to next week’s big division rival set of games.Watch & Subscribe on YouTubeFollow the show on social media!Twitter @LockedOnFlyersInstagram @LockedonFlyersThreads @LockedonFlyersBluesky @lockedonflyers Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelYou can start the season with a big return on FanDuel. New customers can place a FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - if you win your first FIVE DOLLAR BET ! Visit 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)

On today's episode, Rachel & Russ discuss the NHL Quarter Century team upcoming reveal for the forwards. We discuss who makes the cut, who doesn’t - and ex Flyers on other teams’ lists so far. Then we preview Saturday’s matchup vs the Dallas Stars. The Stars are on a hot streak, winning 6 in a row, including a big comeback win vs the NY Rangers. What can the Flyers do to win?Watch & Subscribe on YouTubeFollow the show on social media!Twitter @LockedOnFlyersInstagram @LockedonFlyersThreads @LockedonFlyersBluesky @lockedonflyers Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelYou can start the season with a big return on FanDuel. New customers can place a FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - if you win your first FIVE DOLLAR BET ! Visit 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)

On today's episode, Rachel & Russ discuss the Philadelphia Flyers vs Toronto Maple Leafs, including defensive play, penalties, Ivan Fedotov in net again, that collision between Scott Laughton & Matvei Michkov, and more.Then we look at the Flyers at the half way mark of the season and the tasks ahead in the 2nd half of the season. We look at roster management, the trade deadline, player development, and on ice play. Plus your mailbag questions on Zayde Wisdom, Yegor Zavgarin, and more.Watch & Subscribe on YouTubeFollow the show on social media!Twitter @LockedOnFlyersInstagram @LockedonFlyersThreads @LockedonFlyersBluesky @lockedonflyers Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelYou can start the season with a big return on FanDuel. New customers can place a FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - if you win your first FIVE DOLLAR BET ! Visit 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)

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the Philadelphia Flyers season at the halfway mark. Have things gone the way we expected them to? What are the key indicators statistically and observationally? How does the team compare to where they were at this time last year?We then check in on the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. They won two of three but given the tough division, haven’t moved in the standings. Where are they getting scoring from given the absence of key contributors? Is JR Avon back? We get into all that and more.Watch & Subscribe on YouTubeFollow the show on social media!Twitter @LockedOnFlyersInstagram @LockedonFlyersThreads @LockedonFlyersBluesky @lockedonflyers Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelYou can start the season with a big return on FanDuel. New customers can place a FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - if you win your first FIVE DOLLAR BET ! Visit 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)

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel break down the Philadelphia Flyers OT loss vs Maple Leafs, the first of two games vs the Leafs. We look at Ivan Fedotov’s performance in net, special teams, the Flyers defensive structure, and more.We also wrap up the 2025 World Junior Championship, including USA Hockey’s Gold Medal performance vs Heikki Ruohonen & Team Finland. We hear directly from Ruohonen at the tournament, courtesy of Russ. How did the Flyers prospects fare at the end of the day? We also give our superlatives for the tournament including standout players, and NHL Draft eligible prospects that did the most to move up in the rankings. Lastly, we name our Nemesis of the Week.Watch & Subscribe on YouTubeFollow the show on social media!Twitter @LockedOnFlyersInstagram @LockedonFlyersThreads @LockedonFlyersBluesky @lockedonflyers Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelYou can keep the season going with a big return on FanDuel. New customers can place a FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - if you win your first FIVE DOLLAR BET ! Visit 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)

On today’s show, Russ and Rachel break down the Flyers 5-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. We look at the big Aleksei Kolosov dilemma, Bobby Brink’s productivity of late, Travis Konecny, Jamie Drysdale’s play, and more.Then we look at the Toronto Maple Leafs, next up on the Flyers docket. How are they managing without Auston Matthews? What are the latest trade rumors, and how do the Flyers match up? Finally we look at the World Junior Championship Quarterfinal results from Thursday including that big upset with Czechia winning over Canada. Who looks good heading into the semi finals?Watch & Subscribe on YouTubeFollow the show on social media!Twitter @LockedOnFlyersInstagram @LockedonFlyersThreads @LockedonFlyersBluesky @lockedonflyers Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelYou can start the season with a big return on FanDuel. New customers can place a FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - if you win your first FIVE DOLLAR BET ! Visit 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)

On today's episode, Rachel & Russ discuss the Flyers vs Sharks game, including the potential injury to Sam Ersson, the power play success, depth scoring, holding that lead, and more.Then we look at the big USA vs Canada game. How did the Flyers prospects play? Plus we preview the World Juniors Quarter Final games and predict the medal rounds. Finally we give our new year's resolutions for the Flyers, in hockey, and ourselves!Watch & Subscribe on YouTubeFollow the show on social media!Twitter @LockedOnFlyersInstagram @LockedonFlyersThreads @LockedonFlyersBluesky @lockedonflyers Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelYou can start the season with a big return on FanDuel. New customers can place a FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - if you win your first FIVE DOLLAR BET ! Visit 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)

On today’s show, Russ & Rachel discuss the Philadelphia Flyers vs San Jose Sharks. We look at the Calder race and where Macklin Celebrini & Matvei Michkov stand at this point in the season. We then preview the matchup with the Sharks and where the Flyers can gain advantages.We then check in on the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. With a split weekend loss to the WBS Penguins and a win vs the Charlotte Checkers, there are some positives, but do the Phantoms lack a cohesive system? We look at elements of their game, Emil Andrae’s performance in his second week down, and more. Watch & Subscribe on YouTubeFollow the show on social media!Twitter @LockedOnFlyersInstagram @LockedonFlyersThreads @LockedonFlyersBluesky @lockedonflyers Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelYou can start the season with a big return on FanDuel. New customers can place a FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - if you win your first FIVE DOLLAR BET ! Visit 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)