Hello guys, welcome back to another episode of the Hockey Talk with TG Podcast.

In this episode, we break down the Pittsburgh Penguins’ dominant 7–3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, highlighted by Justin Brazeau’s first career hat trick and a strong all-around team effort coming out of the Christmas break. We discuss what this win means for Pittsburgh moving forward and where things continue to go wrong for Chicago.

We also dive into a busy night around the NHL, including comeback wins, overtime drama, and shootout finishes. From the Blue Jackets rallying past the Islanders, to the Lightning edging the Canadiens in a shootout, and the Red Wings taking down the Maple Leafs in overtime, we cover the biggest storylines, standout performances, and what’s next for each team.

Plus, we shift gears to the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, recapping the biggest games from the weekend and taking a look at how Team USA, Canada, Sweden, and Finland stack up early in the tournament. We also preview today’s World Junior matchups, go over the current group standings, and touch on the full NHL slate for the night.

So sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode.

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