Dallas Stars rookie Justin Ritkscovian takes center stage in Montreal, playing his first NHL game in front of hometown fans as injuries shake up the lineup. Can Ritkscovian’s relentless forecheck and physical style secure his spot when veterans return, or will roster crunch force a trip back to the AHL? Adam Ernie’s lower body injury and lineup updates put the spotlight on Nathan Bastion and the Stars’ forward depth—what tough decisions await head coach Glenn Gulutzan? Joey Erickson breaks down Montreal Canadiens’ red-hot start, Cole Caufield’s even-strength scoring spree, and the rise of young talents like Lane Hutson. Key topics include the Stars’ struggles with slow starts, Jason Robertson’s shooting slump, and Dallas’s standing in the latest athletic power rankings. With Wyatt Johnston’s Olympic hopes gaining traction and the Central Division heating up, this episode explores the battles shaping the Stars’ season. 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 Roster Updates & Rick Scofian’s Impact Opening with Dallas Stars news, Justin Rick Scofian’s debut in Montreal, Adam Ernie injury update, and analysis of how lineup changes are shaping the team. 4:12 – Glenn Gulutzan on Scofian & Young Stars Glenn Gulutzan shares his thoughts on Scofian’s competitiveness and battle-winning skills; Joey Erickson discusses the impact and playing style of the team’s young forwards. 10:08 – Canadiens Preview & Power Rankings Analysis Deep-dive preview of the Montreal Canadiens matchup, key opposition players, Dallas’s comeback trends, and discussion of recent NHL power rankings, including where the Stars currently stand. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DripDrop Right now, DripDrop is offering podcast listeners 20% off your first order. Go to https://dripdrop.com and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL. Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedon right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. 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. Monarch Take control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Download the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins. 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)