New coach, same shootout loss

The Locked On Golden Knights podcast dissects a 4-3 shootout loss to the Seattle Kraken, marking John Tortorella's first defeat as head coach. Despite a two-goal lead and strong performances from Mark Stone and Jared McCann, the Golden Knights collapsed in the third period, allowing a crucial goal off a bad bounce and ultimately losing in the shootout. Hosts Tony Kudasko and Chris Golick critique Aiden Hill's performance, particularly the first goal that came from distance and was poorly handled, and question the shootout order, highlighting inefficiencies with players like Shea Theodore and Pavl Dorofeev. They also express frustration with the team's lack of killer instinct and consistency in close games. The episode shifts to preview Saturday's matchup against the Colorado Avalanche, who clinched the President's Trophy, with speculation about whether they'll rest key players. The hosts debate the Avalanche's strategy, the importance of goaltending, and the Golden Knights' need to maintain momentum. The segment ends with a series of 'WTF' moments, including confusing marketing from the Silver Knights, questionable lineup choices favoring Keegan Colisar over more effective players, and absurd comparisons between Mitch Marner and William Carlson. Overall, the tone is critical but hopeful, emphasizing the need for improvement as the playoffs approach.