Welcome to Last Word On Hockey’s 2026 Winter Olympics Hockey Predictions. Each day, our writers look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, we will look at a Group A matchup between France and Czechia. Don’t forget to check out more Olympic … [Read more...] about 2026 Winter Olympics Hockey Preliminary Round Predictions with France vs Czechia
The Best of Olympic Hockey Rivals, Canada and the USA
Before the puck drops for Team Canada at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, let’s look at one of the best rivalries in all of sports, Canada versus Team USA, men’s ice hockey style. This is one of the great geographic rivalries, that has flowed over into competition, and for our story here, hockey. Even though America greatly outnumbers Canada in total population, some … [Read more...] about The Best of Olympic Hockey Rivals, Canada and the USA
Team Canada’s First Game Predictions from the 2026 Winter Olympics versus Team Czechia
Welcome to our Olympics coverage at Last Word On Hockey, as we bring you predictions for the opening men’s ice hockey match for each of Team Canada and Czechia. Let’s break down some key storylines and stats, and make our best guess at how the game might play out. Be sure to check us out for our complete coverage for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics right up to the Gold … [Read more...] about Team Canada’s First Game Predictions from the 2026 Winter Olympics versus Team Czechia
Winter Olympics Preliminary Round Hockey Predictions Finland vs Slovakia
Welcome back to… record scratch… Welcome to our first edition of Olympic hockey predictions here at Last Word On Hockey, where we will be covering the men’s ice hockey tournament at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics each day throughout the preliminary round and beyond. As the best players in the world return to the Olympic stage, matchups take on added importance in a … [Read more...] about Winter Olympics Preliminary Round Hockey Predictions Finland vs Slovakia
Winter Olympics Preliminary Round Hockey Predictions Finland vs Slovakia
Welcome back to… record scratch… Welcome to our first edition of Olympic hockey predictions here at Last Word On Hockey, where we will be covering the men’s ice hockey tournament at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics each day throughout the preliminary round and beyond. As the best players in the world return to the Olympic stage, matchups take on added importance in a … [Read more...] about Winter Olympics Preliminary Round Hockey Predictions Finland vs Slovakia
Team USA Line Combinations From Monday’s Olympic Practice
Team USA is preparing for its first game of the Winter Olympics on Thursday afternoon against Latvia. The Americans practiced on Monday and presented some interesting line combinations ahead of their opener. Team USA is hoping to go one step further than their Four Nations Faceoff performance, which they lost to Team Canada in overtime. Many American hockey fans have been … [Read more...] about Team USA Line Combinations From Monday’s Olympic Practice
Team USA Line Combinations From Monday’s Olympic Practice
Team USA is preparing for its first game of the Winter Olympics on Thursday afternoon against Latvia. The Americans practiced on Monday and presented some interesting line combinations ahead of their opener. Team USA is hoping to go one step further than their Four Nations Faceoff performance, which they lost to Team Canada in overtime. Many American hockey fans have been … [Read more...] about Team USA Line Combinations From Monday’s Olympic Practice
Team Sweden Names Its Captain for 2026 Winter Olympics
Many of the heavy hitters in the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics have named their leadership groups for the upcoming tournament. Team Sweden has named its leadership group on Sunday for the event. Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog was declared healthy enough to play and give the captaincy for the games. Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman Victor Hedman and Pittsburgh … [Read more...] about Team Sweden Names Its Captain for 2026 Winter Olympics
The Ottawa Senators Need to Learn to Prevent the Quick Strike Ability
In many ways, the Ottawa Senators have been dominant as a complete defensive unit. However, they have been less than dominant when it comes to the standings. The Sens are currently six points out of the Eastern Conference Wild Card picture. Let’s take a look at the Senators defensive analytics, and why their strong play in many statistical categories, has been offset by others, … [Read more...] about The Ottawa Senators Need to Learn to Prevent the Quick Strike Ability