Hockey world reacts to Russia and Ovechkin’s response, Jack Campbell needs help, and talking Kings with Sarah Avampato

On this episode of The Cross-Check NHL Show, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has cast a pall over the world at large, with the hockey world also being impacted quite strongly. With Andrew Berkshire unavailable, Sarah Avampato of Locked On Kings joins Mary Clarke for today’s show. First, the Los Angeles Kings have put themselves in an advantageous position in the Pacific Division to make some noise in the playoffs. Sarah breaks down just why the Kings have been so good this year, from Jonathan Quick in net to new fan-favorite Phillip Danault, and discusses how far Los Angeles can go. Next, Alex Ovechkin spoke to the media about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Though it was not the answer many were hoping for, hockey journalists were in the right to ask Ovechkin, given his relationship to Vladimir Putin. Not only that, the International Ice Hockey Federation has banned Russia and Belarus from events and has stripped the 2023 World Juniors from the country as well. Mary and Sarah wrap up the hockey talk with a plea for the Toronto Maple Leafs to get Jack Campbell help in net before transitioning to the pop culture roulette, where Sarah discusses her new-found love for Critical Role. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cross-Check NHL Show · Mary Clarke, Locked On Podcast Network, Andrew Berkshire