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The Toronto Maple Leafs franchise all-time goal record has been eclipsed. Auston Matthews passed Mats Sundin, by scoring goal number 421 tonight versus the New York Islanders. This is a terrific achievement on a franchise with such rich history. Let’s discuss how Matthews and the Leafs got to this historic moment. Auston Matthews Goal 421 to Pass Sundin for Most All-Time as … [Read more...] about Auston Matthews is the Toronto Maple Leafs Franchise All-Time Leading Goal Scorer

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey 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 the Boston Bruins taking on the Vancouver Canucks. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: January 3rd, Boston Bruins at Vancouver Canucks

Following a stretch where Linus Karlsson was the club’s top point-getter in December, the Vancouver Canucks have extended him. The contract is a two-year deal worth $2.25 million per season. Linus Karlsson Signs Two-Year Extension With Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the #Canucks have agreed to terms with forward Linus Karlsson on a … [Read more...] about Vancouver Canucks Re-Sign Swedish Forward to Two-Year Extension

Talk about a tough start to the new year. As has happened many times this season, the Vancouver Canucks will be short a couple of players due to injury. Conor Garland and Marco Rossi will be out for at least a week, head coach Adam Foote said in a press conference on Thursday. Garland’s injury was the result of a slew foot in the previous game, and Rossi’s injury is a … [Read more...] about Injury Bug Strikes Again for a Couple Vancouver Canucks Out for at Least a Week

The Buffalo Sabres got a crushing injury update on goaltender Alex Lyon on Wednesday. Head coach Lindy Ruff announced the fate befalling the 33-year-old. As Ruff noted during Wednesday’s press availability, the Sabres will be placing Lyon on injured reserve. According to Ruff, the Sabres will be without Lyon for “a bit of time.” While the cryptic comments don’t really signal a … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Get Crushing Injury Update on Netminder

Thank you for tuning into another edition of NHL Rumours here at Last Word On Hockey. In this edition, the focus will be on Team Canada’s roster for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. In particular, this discussion will take a look at one much-talked-about storyline. NHL Rumours: Sharks Celebrini Makes Team Canada Rumour: ESPN’s Emily Kaplan reported on Tuesday night that … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: San Jose Sharks Rising Star to Play at Olympics

The Carolina Hurricanes got some devastating injury news on Monday afternoon. The club placed goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov on injured reserve with a lower-body injury. However, this move was no run-of-the-mill transaction for the Hurricanes. The move revealed Kochetkov will be out for the remainder of the season. The Canes reported coach Rod Brind’Amour’s comments as: “He didn’t … [Read more...] about Carolina Hurricanes Get the Injury News They Did Not Want to Hear

The Ottawa Senators have some disappointing news to report today, but we do hope that in the long run, all is well, that ends well. It isn’t an injury, but Sens goaltender Linus Ullmark is taking a leave of absence from the club. The news comes a day after the Sens returned to action, following the short Christmas-time break. Ottawa Senator Goaltender Linus Ullmark Takes a … [Read more...] about Ottawa Senators Goaltending Will Be Away from the Club

With the NHL heading back on the ice following the Christmas break, news here at Last Word On Hockey is beginning to trickle in regarding major moves. In particular, reports that J.J. Moser signs a massive extension with the Tampa Bay Lightning hit the news cycle leading up to today’s game against the rival Florida Panthers. J.J. Moser Signs Extension with Tampa Bay Lightning … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay Lightning Extend D-Man on 8-year, $54M Deal: Reports