Last Word On Hockey

Welcome to another edition of NHL Predictions! We have had many holidays the last few days: Christmas, the first days of Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Saint Stephen’s Day all have occurred in a two-day span. We hope these days were spent with loved ones and filled with love and laughter. As we wind down the calendar year of 2024, we continue our predictions by heading to St. Louis. … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: December 27th St. Louis Blues vs Nashville Predators

Welcome to the latest edition of NHL Predictions. Each day, our team here at Last Word on Hockey breaks down head-to-head matchups and other key elements that may influence the outcome of each game. This edition of NHL Predictions looks at the Friday, December 27th, 2024 matchup between the Dallas Stars and the Minnesota Wild. NHL Predictions Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: December 27 Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild

The Colorado Avalanche signed recent acquisition Mackenzie Blackwood to a new five-year extension today. It will have a $5.25 million AAV. Mackenzie Blackwood Signs The Avalanche had a major flaw in their game this season, and it was in net. The duo the team started with – Alexandr Georgiev and Justus Annunen – played well below expectations. By December 9th both had been moved … [Read more...] about Colorado Avalanche Secure Future in Goal

The NHL is about to resume action after a three-day break and the 2024 fantasy hockey Week 12 weekend will determine this week’s winners. Eight games are being played on Friday, so you should have open roster spots. The best strategy for this weekend is to add a player who is playing on Friday and one of Saturday or Sunday as well. Because it is a short week and you likely … [Read more...] about Fantasy Hockey Week 12: Weekend Streamers to Help You Win Your Matchup

Minnesota Wild star forward Kirill Kaprizov will not make the trip to Dallas and is listed as being out day-to-day with a lower-body injury. It’s never good to see anyone out with injury, but for the Wild, losing Kaprizov will hurt. #mnwild update: Kirill Kaprizov did not travel with the team to Dallas and will not play in tonight’s game (lower-body injury). — Minnesota Wild … [Read more...] about Minnesota Wild Star Forward Out with Injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced an update regarding their injured captain, Auston Matthews. The star will miss the next two games as he continues to recover from an upper-body injury. Auston Matthews Injury Update Some injury updates today: Auston Matthews won’t play tonight (DET) or tomorrow (WASH). Alexander Ovechkin trending positively for the latter game, but no … [Read more...] about Injury Update for Toronto Maple Leafs Top Forward

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 26 Germany vs United States

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 26 Canada vs Finland