Welcome to another edition of NHL Predictions presented by us here at Last Word on Hockey! Today, we feature the Ottawa Senators as the continue their strenuous nine-game road trip onto the Land of 10,000 Lakes and take on the Minnesota Wild. This is a good matchup of teams that can be difficult to beat on any given night, but for very different reasons. So let’s dive in and … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions December 29th Ottawa Senators at Minnesota Wild
WJC Predictions: Dec 29 United States vs Finland
Welcome back to the return World Junior Predictions. The elite Under-20 showcase features plenty of players that could become NHL superstars. Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games and breaks down the head-to-head matchups and other factors that play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today’s featured game of WJC Predictions … [Read more...] about WJC Predictions: Dec 29 United States vs Finland
NHL Predictions: December 29th St. Louis Blues vs. Buffalo Sabres
Welcome to a Sunday edition of NHL Predictions and marks the last Sunday on the calendar for 2024. In a few days, we will celebrate the memories that 2024 brought us and welcome 2025. While a new year of hockey memories await us, we still have some business to attend to in 2024. Our prediction today looks at the matchup between the St. Louis Blues and the Buffalo Sabres. NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: December 29th St. Louis Blues vs. Buffalo Sabres
NHL Predictions: Dec 29 Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are scheduled and offers insight and analysis to help predict who will be victorious in head-to-head matchups. In today’s round of NHL Predictions, we are looking at the game between the Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning. Be sure to check out more NHL Predictions as the 2024-25 … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Dec 29 Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL Predictions: Dec. 29 Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Islanders
The Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders are set for the second game of a back-to-back showdown. Welcome to NHL Predictions as we provide in-depth analysis and insights for NHL games throughout the season. Stay tuned for more predictions covering all the NHL action! This time, the game is from PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Following a thrilling 6-3 victory … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Dec. 29 Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Islanders
Vancouver Canucks Will Miss Top Players to Start 2025
Both Quinn Hughes and Elias Pettersson will miss the start of 2025 for the Vancouver Canucks due to injury. It’s not the best way to ring in the new year with the team scrambling for a playoff spot. “Some guys are going to get some opportunities.” Head Coach Rick Tocchet provides some injury updates and speaks on the chances for players to step up. … [Read more...] about Vancouver Canucks Will Miss Top Players to Start 2025
NHL Predictions: Dec. 28 Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Islanders
A showdown in the Metropolitan Division showcases the Pittsburgh Penguins against the New York Islanders. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here on Last Word on Hockey! Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, predictions, and key insights into upcoming games. In this match-up, Sidney Crosby leads the Penguins into a divisional clash against Anders Lee and the Islanders, as both … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Dec. 28 Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Islanders
NHL Predictions: Dec. 28 Edmonton Oilers at Los Angeles Kings
Welcome back to NHL Predictions here at Last Word on Sports! Each day of the NHL season, we preview and analyze games to give our predictions. Today, we’ll be taking a closer look at a game between the Los Angeles Kings and Edmonton Oilers. Be sure to check back each day to follow along with our predictions throughout the season. NHL Predictions Edmonton Oilers at Los Angeles … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Dec. 28 Edmonton Oilers at Los Angeles Kings
Penguins Defenceman Is Heating Up At The Right Time
Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman Erik Karlsson is heating up at the perfect time. In the last 14 games, the Pittsburgh Penguins have a record of 10-3-1 and he has a huge part in it. During the Penguins 11 game stretch where they were 8-2-1, Karlsson had 10 points and had a +/- of +8. During that span, amongst 129 defenceman with at least 150 minutes played, he was 12th in … [Read more...] about Penguins Defenceman Is Heating Up At The Right Time