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Locked On Penguins - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Penguins

Hunter Hodies, Locked On Podcast Network, patrick damp

Locked On Penguins podcast is the daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Pittsburgh Penguins and the National Hockey League. Hosted by Hunter Hodies, a staff writer for Sports Illustrated’s The Spun, and Patrick Damp, a former player, digital producer at KDKA-TV News, and author of the Penguins Perspectives column on KDKA.com, the Locked On Penguins podcast provides your daily Penguins fix with

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00:30:33

Penguins make it SIX IN A ROW with a win over the...

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2026/01/09

The Penguins got their sixth straight win on Thursday night with a big win over the New Jersey Devils. Hunter and Patrick begin the show recapping an extremely solid effort against the Devils (1:45). Despite a slow start, goaltender Stuart Skinner kept the Penguins in it, and then for the next 40 minutes, the Penguins took over the game. Thanks to big goals from the fourth line and Evgeni Malkin, the Penguins have now beaten every divisional opponent at least once. Then, the Penguins will be back in

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00:33:08

Penguins look to extend their winning streak to SIX...

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2026/01/08

The Penguins have a golden opportunity to extend their winning streak to six games when the New Jersey Devils come to town! Patrick and Hunter begin the Thursday edition of the Locked On Penguins Podcast, discussing the struggling New Jersey Devils, who have lost six of their last 10 games and have been unable to generate much offense despite a very talented roster. They look for reasons why, if this is just a slump, or if the Devils are a flawed team. (0:00) Then, they talk about Villie Koivunen

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00:30:16

Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin nearing a return!

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2026/01/07

Penguins star Evgeni Malkin has been practicing and is close to returning to the lineup! Hunter and Patrick begin the show discussing the impending return of Evgeni Malkin to the lineup, and his brand-new linemates, as well as his “new” position (1:32). Then, the team announced on Wednesday that defenseman Harrison Brunicke will be returning to his junior team after he returned from the World Junior Championships (13:13). Is this the right move for his development, or should he have been back with

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00:36:03

Handing out our Pittsburgh Penguins MIDTERM grades!

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2026/01/06

The Penguins have played 41 games so far in the 2025-26 season, so it's time to hand out some midterm grades! Patrick and Hunter are taking a look back at the first half of the 2025-26 season and handing out some midterm grades for the roster, including the goaltending, some of the newcomers, and the rookies. (0:00) Then, they take the midterm grade focus off the ice and to the bench and the front office. How has the first season for Dan Muse been behind the bench, and how is Kyle Dubas doing in

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00:30:53

Penguins SWEEP weekend back-to-back in chaotic fashion!

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2026/01/05

The Penguins' winning streak is now at five games thanks to an incredible comeback against the Blue Jackets! Hunter and Patrick begin the show with the first victory of the weekend, an absolute defensive masterclass against the Detroit Red Wings (1:30). They look at the team’s whole body of work defensively, how Yegor Chinakhov scored his first goal as a Penguin (6:00), and so much more. Then, with their backs to the wall, the Penguins were able to erase a 4-1 deficit and turn it into a 5-4 overtime

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00:40:00

Penguins win a WILD ONE against the Red Wings!

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2026/01/02

The Penguins were victorious on Thursday night in a wild victory against the Detroit Red Wings! Patrick and Hunter break down the Penguins' crazy victory over the Red Wings in overtime. Thanks to some heroics from Kris Letang, a great penalty kill, and some resilience, the Penguins find themselves on a three-game winning streak. (0:00) Then, it's time to have the big discussion about the officiating. On Thursday night, it was wildly inconsistent and nearly cost the Penguins the game. Along with

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00:33:33

Penguins look to slow down the Red Wings tonight!

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2026/01/01

The Penguins will take on the Atlantic Division-leading Detroit Red Wings in the first game of a home and home series. Hunter and Patrick begin the New Year’s Day episode of Locked On Penguins taking a look at the first opponent on the schedule for the Penguins: the Detroit Red Wings (1:40). Detroit has overcome a miserable start to the season and has climbed all the way to the top of the Atlantic and their core players have been a big piece of that ascent. Then, they break down a few line changes

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00:32:05

Penguins DOMINATE the Carolina Hurricanes to close...

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2025/12/31

The Penguins closed out 2025 with a dominant victory over the divisional rival Carolina Hurricanes, and it might have been their best of the year. Patrick and Hunter close out 2025 on a high note, the same way the Penguins did on Tuesday night when they dominated Carolina from start to finish. They begin with the overall team play of the Penguins, and how, across 60 minutes, they smothered the Hurricanes defensively and took the fight to them in the offensive zone. (0:00) Then, they look at the

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00:28:25

Penguins swing a BIG trade for Yegor Chinakhov on...

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2025/12/30

The Penguins acquired young forward Yegor Chinakhov from the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday! Hunter and Patrick break down the trade that saw the Penguins send two picks and forward Danton Heinen to Columbus in exchange for the 24-year-old forward (1:20). They also discuss if this was a bit of an overpayment for a struggling forward or if the cost is worth the risk. Then, the Penguins will welcome Metropolitan Division rival Carolina to PPG tonight for the first of their four matchups (12:10). They

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00:32:10

Justin Brazeau and the Penguins DISMANTLE the Chicago...

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2025/12/29

The Penguins came roaring out of the holiday break with a MASSIVE 7-3 victory over Chicago on Sunday night! Hunter Hodies returns to the show, and he and Patrick Damp recap the Penguins' win over Chicago, Justin Brazeau's first career hat trick, and whether this will be a jumping-off point for the team as they get ready to head into the back half of the season. (0:00) Then, with two games played by Team Canada and Team USA, how are Penguins' prospects Harrison Brunicke and Wil Horcoff doing at the

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00:33:44

The STRUGGLING Penguins take on the STRUGGLING...

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2025/12/26

The Penguins are back in action after the holiday break on Sunday, and it's a matchup of two teams who are struggling badly right now. Patrick Damp is flying solo today, and he begins the show by taking a look at the Penguins and Blackhawks matchup this Sunday. Both teams find themselves in the midst of a serious slide - the Penguins have lost 9 of 10 and Chicago has lost 8 of 9, and injuries appear to be a big reason for both clubs. How can the Penguins get back in the win column and add to

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00:30:45

Penguins defensive woes continue against the Maple Leafs

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2025/12/24

Despite playing a mostly solid game, the Penguins' defensive issues once again caused them to drop a game against Toronto. Patrick and Hunter begin the show discussing the Penguins' 6-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Penguins played a pretty solid game and were likely the better team throughout, but defensive miscues in the worst moments caused them to head into the break with another loss, making it their ninth loss in 10 games. (0:00) While the loss stings, it wasn't all negative. Rutger

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00:35:28

The Penguins have BIG OPPORTUNITY against the Leafs...

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2025/12/23

The Penguins will play their final game before the Christmas break and have a chance to take advantage of a struggling Maple Leafs team. Patrick and Hunter begin the show by taking a look at the Toronto Maple Leafs and trying to answer the million-dollar question about them: What is wrong with them this season? The usual suspects are producing for the Leafs, including William Nylander, John Tavares, and Auston Matthews, but a lack of depth and poor special teams play have been their undoing. (0:00)

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00:33:43

Sidney Crosby passes Mario Lemieux for the FRANCHISE...

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2025/12/22

Sidney Crosby scored a goal and an assist to officially pass Mario Lemieux as the Penguins' all-time leader in points! Patrick and Hunter recap Sidney Crosby's two-point first period, giving him sole possession of the top spot as the franchise leader in career points! They talk about the goal, the assist, what Sidney Crosby means to the franchise and the game as a whole, and how that effort helped the Penguins break their eight-game losing skid. (0:00) Then, they recap the weekend split with the

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00:39:15

Penguins with a DUD in Ottawa, can they bounce back...

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2025/12/19

The Penguins' losing streak has reached seven games after a dud against the Ottawa Senators, so how can they bounce back? Patrick and Hunter begin the show recapping a 4-0 loss to the Ottawa Senators, where bad luck met bad effort, making the Penguins' losing streak hit seven games. They go over a couple of bad calls that went against the Penguins, but the blame lies more with a lack of jump right from the opening faceoff. Can they fix this? How, and who has to step up? (0:00) They'll get the chance

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00:32:26

Penguins start the DADS TRIP in Ottawa!

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2025/12/18

The Penguins are traveling with the dads this weekend and they’ll start the annual dad’s trip in Ottawa! Hunter and Patrick first take a look at the Ottawa Senators, a truly confusing team that looks like they should be better than they are, but are struggling as of late (1:40). They discuss why, who to watch, and what’s been the cause behind the Sens’ struggles. Then, they give their keys to victory for the Penguins (11:00), who needs to step up, some ideas to kick-start the power play, and more

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00:30:26

The Penguins have been SOLD to the Hoffmann Family,...

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2025/12/17

The long-awaited sale of the Pittsburgh Penguins has happened, as Fenway Sports Group has reportedly sold the team to the Hoffmann Family. Patrick and Hunter begin the show with their reaction to the reported $1.75 billion sale of the Penguins from FSG to the Hoffmann Family, what it could mean for the organization, and a look back at Fenway Sports Group's ownership of the team over the past couple of years. (0:00) Then, the Penguins were thoroughly dominated by Connor McDavid and the Edmonton

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00:32:19

Penguins get TWO NEW players, and will face Tristan...

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2025/12/16

The Penguins will get a chance to bounce back from a disappointing weekend, and it’ll be against their old friend. Hunter and Patrick begin the show discussing the lineup changes ahead of tonight’s game against the Edmonton Oilers (1:30), where Brett Kulak will slot in, and how Stuart Skinner is going right into the fire after the trade. Then, they take a look at the Oilers’ roster and how, as always, it’s Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl (12:45), and everyone else. Finally, the Penguins will head to

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00:35:21

The Penguins are BROKEN after two AWFUL losses, can...

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2025/12/15

The Penguins blew not one, but two multi-goal third-period leads this weekend, and they look absolutely broken, so can it be fixed? Patrick and Hunter are bringing you a different kind of Locked On Penguins show this Monday because the Penguins choked away a 5-1 lead to the San Jose Sharks and followed it up with choking away a 3-0 lead to the Utah Mammoth. The episode begins by exploring the question of what went wrong. Is it coaching, is it mental, is it talent? What is leading this team to

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00:32:45

BREAKING: Penguins OFFICIALLY trade Tristan Jarry to...

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2025/12/12

Tristan Jarry and Sam Poulin were traded to the Edmonton Oilers on Friday morning in exchange for Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak, and a second-round pick. Patrick and Hunter begin the Friday show, breaking down the big news of the day, the trade that sent goaltender Tristan Jarry and forward Sam Poulin to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for goaltender Stuart Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak, and a 2029 second-round pick. While unexpected, Kyle Dubas did a solid job getting a good return for Jarry and

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