What Went Wrong? Defensive Breakdowns & Penalties Doom Stars in 4–3 OT Loss to Montreal

Dallas Stars hit a critical juncture after dropping five straight, including a heartbreaker in overtime to the Montreal Canadiens. Are defensive breakdowns and discipline issues derailing their playoff ambitions?\n\n[Joey Erickson] breaks down the underlying causes of the recent losing streak, spotlighting Maverick Bork’s emergence, Wyatt Johnston’s offensive surge, and the ongoing struggles on special teams. Insights from coach [Glenn Gulutzan] reveal the impact of penalty trouble and what tactical adjustments might spark a turnaround. The episode also covers Jamie Benn’s concerning injury and Jason Robertson’s snub from Team USA for the 2026 Olympics—will these setbacks shake up the Stars’ confidence?\n\nWith a daunting six-game road trip looming, fans get a candid look at what needs to change for Dallas to regain momentum and assert dominance in the Central Division. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOStars?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedOnStars Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonstars/ #NHL #DallasStars #hockey 0:00 - Stars’ Five-Game Skid Recap of Dallas Stars’ 4-3 overtime loss to Montreal, defensive breakdowns, discipline issues, and overall team analysis. 13:32 - Gulutzan on Penalties Glenn Gulutzan discusses team discipline, recent penalty trends, and special teams performance; segment includes statistical breakdowns and efforts to address these problems. 19:58 - Road Trip & Roster Updates Upcoming road trip preview, optimism for turnaround, Jason Robertson’s Olympic snub, Jamie Benn’s injury, and implications for the Stars moving forward. Everydayer Club If 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! Gametime Download 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. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. So before tip-off, check the FanDuel app and see what’s dropping during NBA Happy Hour — every Friday from 6 to 7:30 PM Eastern. A little basketball, a little action, and a whole lot of Friday energy. Rocket Money Take control of your finances and cancel your unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money. Go to https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON today. 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)