Finland dominates Slovakia for Olympic bronze with standout performances from Erik Haula and Joel Armia. Can Team USA capture gold against Canada on the historic anniversary of the Miracle on Ice? Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights break down Finland’s convincing 6-1 win, spotlighting key contributions from Roope Hintz and Sebastian Aho, plus the impact of Mikko Rantanen’s injury. The preview of the gold medal showdown pits Team USA’s Quinn Hughes and Auston Matthews against Canada’s Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon, examining power play strategies, goaltender matchups, and injury updates with Sidney Crosby and Tage Thompson. Insights from Locked on local hosts Ian Boisvert, Kyle Kjer and Ian McLaren enrich the analysis, as the hosts debate which players and teams benefit most from Olympic participation ahead of the NHL regular season’s return.Will Team USA find its own miracle against a star-studded Canadian roster? Don’t miss this action-packed breakdown of Olympic hockey and its ripple effects across the NHL.

00:00 Olympic Bronze Recap: Finland vs Slovakia
Quick recap and reaction to the bronze medal game, standout performances, lessons learned.

13:41 USA vs Canada Gold Preview
Injury updates, key player matchups, spotlight on Crosby, Matthews, Hellebuyck, McDavid, and predictions for the gold medal showdown.

27:32 NHL Season Resumes & Olympic Impact
Discussion on which NHL teams & players benefit or are hurt post-Olympic break, with specific examples.

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