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The 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are here, and we have a highly-anticipated Battle of Ontario. It’s been a long time coming, as the last playoff series between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Ottawa Senators featured the likes of Marian Hossa and Joe Nieuwendyk as the leading scorers for their respective sides in that 2004 first-round matchup. This series will be star packed … [Read more...] about 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Round One Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators Preview

Welcome back to another 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 Minnesota Wild taking on the Vegas Golden Knights. Don’t forget to check out more NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: April 20 Minnesota Wild vs Vegas Golden Knights

With the regular season having concluded, hockey fans the world over are glued to the feeds of their favourite teams to follow the scores and all the storylines that come with the postseason. Here at Last Word on Hockey, we are no different in this excitement. With each series of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, our team will be reviewing and previewing the games we all want the … [Read more...] about Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils First Round Series Preview

We’ve been waiting for over 20 years for the return of the Battle of Ontario, the playoff version. For this edition of NHL Predictions, presented by us here at Last Word on Hockey, that long anticipated wait is finally over. The 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs get going for the Ottawa Senators and the Toronto Maple Leafs today, on Easter Sunday. Be sure to keep up with this … [Read more...] about Game 1 Ottawa Senators at Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Predictions Playoffs Edition

It’s time for another Last Word on Hockey First-Round series preview. This time we go in-depth on the opening-round series between the Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild series. Vegas won the Pacific Division crown for the fourth time in franchise history. The Knights will take on a Wild team that survived injuries in the second-half of the season. Vegas lost a hard-fought … [Read more...] about Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild First Round Series Preview

In his first season as a member of the Vancouver Canucks, Jake DeBrusk scored a career-high of 28 goals in 82 games played. This total made him the team’s goal scoring leader this season, followed closely by Brock Boeser and Pius Suter (25). While his overall effort was solid, he also faced a few cold streaks during which he produced no points. With a few months to prepare for … [Read more...] about Goals That Canucks Jake DeBrusk Can Build on in 2025–26

Welcome back to another 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 Colorado Avalanche taking on the Dallas Stars. Don’t forget to check out more NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: April 19 Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars

The Anaheim Ducks announced that Greg Cronin will not return as head coach, marking another major change in their ongoing rebuild. NEWS: Greg Cronin will not return as Ducks head coach. https://t.co/xmYWlRQk4T — Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) April 19, 2025 Greg Cronin Let Go After Two Seasons Behind the Bench The Anaheim Ducks announced Saturday morning that head coach Greg … [Read more...] about Anaheim Ducks Fire Head Coach Greg Cronin

Thursday night was more than just the end of the regular season for the New York Rangers. It was a tribute to legendary announcer Sam Rosen. His voice has been the sound of Rangers hockey for the past 40 years, passing through generations of fans. After a fitting 4- 0 shutout win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, the night served as a celebration of a career that has defined what … [Read more...] about A Tribute to Sam Rosen: It’s a Power Play Goal!