The Playoffs are officially here, and it’s time to predict the winner of the Battle of Pennsylvania! Hunter and Patrick begin the show by looking at the full schedule for the first-round matchup between the Penguins and Flyers and whether the Penguins will make a jersey change for their home games. (2:20) Then, they break down the series, look at X-Factors, key matchups, and then give their predictions for who will win the series. (13:15) Finally, they take a look at the rest of the playoff field and give their picks for each series! (25:30)

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It's a special edition of Locked On Penguins as we team with Locked On Flyers to give you the perspective of both teams! Hunter and Patrick are joined by Rachel Donner and Russ Cohen to talk all things Penguins-Flyers round one. The crossover episode begins with some common ground: neither the Penguins nor the Flyers were supposed to be here when the season began, let alone be as good as they ended up being. They talk about how both teams got here, what went right, and what you can expect from them. (0:00) Then, it's time to talk about the first round! They discuss their teams' best players, who will surprise in the series, and ultimately what it will take for the Penguins or Flyers to get a win. (16:53) Finally, it's time: predictions! Hunter, Patrick, Rachel, and Russ give their predictions of who will move onto the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs! (29:24)

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We now know when the Penguins and Flyers will begin their first-round matchup, and it will be Saturday night in primetime! Patrick and Hunter begin the show by reacting to the NHL FINALLY giving us at least one game time for the Penguins-Flyers series, and it will be Saturday night at 8 p.m. They also look at the rest of the game one schedule, and give their best, educated guess on when the rest of the series will be played. (0:00) Then, the Penguins got back to work today at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex as they prepare for the playoffs. However, there was one forward who looked like the odd man out, and another who looked like he might have earned a spot on the playoff roster. (13:02). Finally, in a rare pre-playoff occurrence, Penguins' captain Sidney Crosby made an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on ESPN on Thursday afternoon. They react to some of Sid's answers and discuss how, for the first time in a long time, it looked like a pretty comfortable Crosby during an interview. (25:40)

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The Penguins sat most of their regulars in game 82, and now the playoffs are up next! Hunter and Patrick begin the show recapping the regular season finale, where the Penguins would lose to St. Louis, but it wasn’t all negative. (1:04) They talk about Jake Livanavage’s NHL debut, some of the younger players’ efforts, and what is worth worrying about and not worrying about. Then, they take a trip down memory lane to talk about how the Penguins were able to get back to the playoffs this season, despite plenty of doubters. (15:42) Finally, it’s Wednesday and it’s time to hand out their final Warrior Helmet of the regular season in another Warrior Helmet Wednesday! (28:30)

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It's official! The Penguins and Flyers will meet in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs! Patrick and Hunter begin the show by taking a look at Monday night's action, which gave us our answer of who the Penguins will face in the first round, and it is none other than their rivals from eastern Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia Flyers. They take a quick look at the series on the surface, the players, the narratives, and what to expect from one of the best rivalries in hockey. (0:00) Then, they recap the season series between the Penguins and Flyers, which saw both teams split 2-2. However, what may be a bit of a wrench in the machine for the Flyers is the fact that both of their wins came in shootouts. (14:40) Finally, the Penguins' season comes to a close tonight in St. Louis, and while most of the regulars will be resting, collegiate free agent signing Jake Livanavage is expected to make his NHL debut! (27:30)

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The Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins twice this weekend, but that wasn’t the story; the story was that this could have been the final meeting between Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin. Hunter and Patrick start the show by recapping the home-and-home between the Penguins and Capitals, first how the Penguins played pretty much no one at home and didn’t put forth a great effort, then on Sunday, the big boys returned to the lineup, but Caps’ goaltender Logan Thompson shut the door. (1:10) Then, if this weekend truly was the end, they look back on how both Crosby and Ovechkin exceeded all expectations after they came into the league two decades ago. (16:40) Finally, there’s one playoff spot left in the East, and whoever gets it has a date with the Penguins. They go over all of tonight’s playoff-clinching scenarios! (29:00)

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For the first time in four years, the Penguins are playoff-bound!! Patrick and Hunter begin the show by…well, basically screaming because the Penguins have officially clinched their spot in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs! (1:40) They recap the victory over the Devils and how, despite some hiccups, they gutted out another massive win. Then, they talk about how the Penguins “Flipped The Script” on everyone’s expectations, who played roles, and how the Penguins’ brain trust should get some hardware this summer. (14:00) Finally, could this weekend be the final chapter in Crosby vs. Ovechkin? They preview what could be the final two meetings between the Penguins and the Capitals. (26:00)

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The Penguins have the chance to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs if they are able to get a victory over the New Jersey Devils. (1:10) Hunter and Patrick start the show by discussing the latest updates on the Penguins’ goaltending situation. (5:10) Stuart Skinner will get the start in the biggest game of the year up to this point, and Arturs Silovs will backup. Meanwhile, Sergei Murashov has been returned to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Then, they take a look at the Devils’ roster, that while talented, has struggled this season and will miss the playoffs. (11:00) Finally, they give their keys to victory and how the Penguins can officially punch their ticket to the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. (23:00)

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