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Ian McLaren is joined by Lauren Willand (NESN, Locked on Red Sox) to discuss a bevy of Boston Bruins related topics: How concerned should we be about last night's loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning? What's ahead before the All-Star break? Jake DeBrusk's impact How Jim Montgomery has excelled as new head coach Trade dealdine outlook And more! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK FanDuel Make Every Moment More.Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today 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)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2022-23 Boston Bruins are a special bunch. We've knwn this for weeks. It was reiterated during Tuesday's win over the Montreal Canadiens, and specifically in an intermission interview with AJ Greer by NESN's Sophia Jurksztowicz. Ian McLaren breaks down the interview, and talks about the opportunities that lie ahead of this team in terms of psting the best regular season record of all time and winning a Stanley Cup. It's also time the weekly Cup check, where we look at the other 4 teams in the NHL's top 5, plus a preview of tonight's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK FanDuel Make Every Moment More.Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today 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)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Even with such a huge gap between the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens in the standings, the emotion embedded in the rivalry was on display last night. Canadiens goalie Sam Montembeault did his level best to keep his team in the game, but the Bruins wanted to win this one for their coach. Patrice Bergeron said the fact that Monreal-born Montgomery shared that this was a special one for him shows what kind of relationship he's building with the players. Plus, Taylor Hall scored a goal he desperately needed, David Pastrnak posted a casual 4-point night, and jeremy Swayman continues to roll. And a quick word on how to avoid becoming the 2019 Tampa Bay Lightning. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK FanDuel Make Every Moment More.Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today 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)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boston Bruins and David Pastrnak continue to plug away at a contract extension, and Pastrnak's agent is talking to the team almost every day, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. The Bruins alse called uo Marc McLaughlin for a 5-game road trip that begins tonight in Montreal. The Canadiens come in at 15 in this week's Eastern Conference power rankings, and while the Bruins should come out on top tonight, you never know what can happen at the Bell Centre. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK FanDuel Make Every Moment More.Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today 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)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An offensive outburst from the Boston Bruins blue line continued against the San Jose Sharks on Sunday night with both Charlie McAvoy and Hampus Lindholm recording sensational goals. A Bruins defenseman has now scored a goal in five consecutive games and six of the last seven. Linus Ullmark is also the second fastest goalie in NHL history to record 25 wins, but was denied a shutout because of a broken skate blade. Plus, updates on Brandon Carlo and Jake DeBrusk, and a quick look at the road trip ahead. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK FanDuel Make Every Moment More.Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today 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)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boston Bruins won again, this time beating the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Patrice Bergeron suited up a night after taking a puck to the face, but Brandon Carlo was forced to exit after blocking a shot. Ian McLaren recaps the effort, and discusses who's up next if Carlo's out for any length of time. Plus, David Pastrnak was voted in as an Atlantic Division All Star, and a quick preview of Sunday's game against the San Jose Sharks. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What makes this team so special? What makes Jim Montgomery say he's lucky to coach these Boston Bruins. Look no further than captain Patrice Bergeron, who took a puck to the face and still came back to the ice to help his team close out a win over the New York Islanders. Linus Ullmark recorded his 100th career win and improved his league-leading numbers, while Derek Forbort earned Big Bear honors after scoring and blocking shots like a mad man. Plus, it's time for the weekly Cup check, and a preview of tonight's game against the New York Rangers. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Does Brad Marchand know something, or does he just not want to hear about potential roster tweaks prior to the trade deadline. The Boston Bruins winger sent a shush emoji to Ian McLaren after a siggestion that Edmonton Oilers winger Jesse Puljujarvi might do well in black and gold. It wou;dn't be dissimilar to the Pavel Zacha situation, and seems worth considering at the very least. Plus, jeremy Swayman has been very good lately, and the Bruins might be in tough to maintain their league-leading 3.81 goals per game tonight against the New York Islanders. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boston Bruins dominated the Philadelphia Flyers in David Krejci's 1000th game. Krejci recorded three assists, while his Czech linemates Pavel Zacha and David Pastrnak also posted three points apiece. Following the game, Krejci was rightfully lauded by his coach and teammates, and the hope is his return to Boston will be capped by another Stanley Cup win. Plus, Ian McLaren updates the Eastern Conference power rankings and takes a look at Boston's tough upcoming schedule. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In one of the most entertaining games of the season, the Boston Bruins defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 on Hockey Night in Canada. Matt Grzelcyk's 1st goal in 33 games proved to be the winner, and earned him Big Bear honors. And while Linus Ullmark allowed 3 goals, he made some very special saves. Plus, Pavel Zacha signed a 4-year, $19-million contract extension, and a quick preview of Monday's matinee against the Philadelphia Flyers. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arun Srinivasan of Yahoo Sports Canada joins Ian McLaren to preview Saturday's game between the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs. Topics include Toronto's defense, the mystery of goaltending, Auston Matthews' dip in scoring, and the ongoing fallout from the Mitchell Miller signing. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boston Bruins suffered their first regulation loss on home ice this season, which is incredible considering it came on Jan. 12. Ian McLaren urges Bruins fans not to be distracted by the loss, but rather to focus on how unreal Boston has been through the first half of the regular season. There's a long way to go, but a Stanley Cup in 2023 is certainly an attainable dream. Plus, a quick preview of Saturday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a jam packed episode today, friends. First, Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery will be coaching he Atlantic Division All Star squad next month thanks to his unreal work behind the bench so far this season. In this week's Cup Check, Ian McLaren looks at the top contenders to knock the Bruins off their pedestal, including the Toronto Maple Leafs, Carolina Hurricanes, New Jersey Devils, Dallas Stars and Vegas Golden Knight. Plus, a preview of tonight's game against Seattle. Don't sleep on the Kraken, folks. This is a good team. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boston Bruins recalled forward Joona Koppanen and assigned forward Chris Wagner to Providence on Wednesday. Koppanen, 24, has played in 34 games for the Providence Bruins this season, scoring five goals and 14 assists for 19 points.  Ian McLaren discusses the recall and what it might mean for Thursday's game against the red hot Seattle Kraken. Plus, a bunch of great mailbag questions, including deadline plans, David Pastrnak's extension, the possible need for a new 1C, pursuing Patrick Kane, and the most huggable Bruin. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian McLaren was posed an intetesting question on Twitter the other day: What would disappoint you more, not winning the cup or not re-signing David Pastrnak? Let's discuss! Plus, it's time for the Eastern Conference Power Rankings, where the Boston Bruins remain well ahead of the Carolina Hurricanes and Toronto Maple Leafs, with the Buffalo Sabres attempting to disrupt the wild card race. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three regulation wins in three games out in California in which David Pastrnak scored 7 goals. The road trip success bumped the Boston Bruins to 32-4-4 on the season, and they're winning at an historic rate. Boston's 68 points are the second-most through 40 games in NHL history (Boston, 71 in 1929-30), while their 32 wins also equal the second-most through 40 games in league lore with the 1944-45 Canadiens (the 1929-30 B's had 35 wins). Ian McLaren discusses Pastrnak's ongoing dominance, Hampus Lindholm's homecoming, Trevor Zegras poking the bear, and expectations for the rest of the season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian McLaren of Locked on Bruins teams up with JD Young from Locked on Sharks to tee up Saturday night's game in San Jose! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boston Bruins began a 3-game California road trip with a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings thank to 2 goals scored by Trent Frederic on the same shift. Frederic earned praise from Nick Foligno and Jim Montgomery, and Ian McLaren discusses whether Frederic can keep it going. Plus, David Pastrnak earned Big Bear honors with a 2-goal game of his own, while Frederic provided the money quote. Finally, Linus Ullmark is an NH: All-Star! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake DeBrusk is indeed injured. The Boston Bruins forward isn't on the 3-game California road trip and will miss around 4 weeks and 14 games with a fractured fibula. For the time being, David Pastrnak will jump back to the top line with Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand, with Taylor Hall, David Krejci, and Pavel Zacha rounding out the top 6. Could this prompt a move prior to the trade deadline? Could Sweeney use the LTIR loophole? Plus, it's the weekly Cup check where the Bruins still stand apart from the other top 5 teams around the NHL. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake DeBrusk's Winter Classic heroics may have come at a cost. The Bruins forward was seeing wearing a walking boot and may have fractured his foot, reportedly prompting the recall of Chris Wagner. Host Ian McLaren discusses the implications of the injury and takes a look at 3 questions facing the Bruins this year: Can Boston win the Stanley Cup? What will Don Sweeney do at the trade deadline? What will the Bruins roster look like on opening night next season? (and will it include David Pastrnak, Patrice Bergeron, and David Krejci?) Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices