Last Word On Hockey

Welcome back to NHL Predictions! Tonight, the San Jose Sharks take on the team that they just made a trade with, the Colorado Avalanche. Today, like every day, Last Word on Hockey looks at the games happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head matchups and other factors that may play in. As the NHL’s holiday freeze closes in, teams are itching to … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Dec. 19 San Jose Sharks vs. Colorado Avalanche

Welcome to a Thursday edition of NHL Predictions! We are officially under a week until Christmas. While you are wrapping up the shopping, wrapping up the decorating, and wrapping up the wrapping (assuming you have started, but we do not judge here), we invite you to take a break and join us for some predictions. As always, we are going around the league and highlighting key … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: December 19th St. Louis Blues Vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

Fourth lines are usually known for their defensive and physical prowess rather than offensive abilities. However, the trio for the Utah Hockey Club has done just about everything and have been important for the team’s recent success. Forwards Michael Carcone, Kevin Stenlund and Alexander Kerfoot have been some of the team’s x-factors during their current point streak. The line … [Read more...] about Utah’s Fourth Line Playing Pivotal Role During Current Point Streak

Welcome back to the return of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head matchups and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today’s featured game is the Vancouver Canucks vs Vegas Golden … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Dec 19 Vancouver Canucks vs Vegas Golden Knights

The Toronto Maple Leafs are coming off an important win against the Dallas Stars on Wednesday and have the third line to thank. In a game where Toronto didn’t have much going on offensively, their depth scoring gave them a huge boost in their 5-3 victory. The Leafs had less than 10 shots each period, adding up to 19 to finish the game. After the first period, Toronto took just … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs New Third Line Provides Depth Scoring And Hope

On Tuesday, the Canadiens made a move to shore up their backend by acquiring Alexandre Carrier in exchange for Justin Barron. The Canadiens originally acquired Barron in a trade that sent Artturri Lehkonen to Colorado. Barron, 23,  never lived up to his potential in Montreal and was due for a change of scenery. Carrier, 28, adds some much-needed stability to the Canadiens … [Read more...] about Analysis of Canadiens Acquisition of Predators Defenceman

The Toronto Maple Leafs took a big injury hit with Anthony Stolarz. TSN announced Tuesday that he would be out four to six weeks and had a Wednesday-scheduled “procedure to remove a loose body within his knee” in New York. As fans, it was easy to bite our nails when we have one of the best goalies in the NHL this year so far – and he’s out for that long. Thankfully, the Maple … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Goaltending Performance Means the Team Is Safe

Sharks general manager Mike Grier acquired Nikolai Kovalenko from the Colorado Avalanche in the Mackenzie Blackwood trade. Since he was acquired, Kovalenko has done nothing but impress with his play. He’s been aggressive and has brought an offensive element to his game that not many people knew he had. The main pieces of the trade with Colorado were the two goaltenders, … [Read more...] about New Sharks Acquisition Providing Unexpected Spark in Top Six

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are scheduled then offers insight and analysis to help predict who will be victorious in head-to-head matchups. Today we are looking at the game between the Boston Bruins vs. Edmonton Oilers. Be sure to check out more NHL Predictions as the 2024-25 season continues. NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Dec.19 Boston Bruins vs. Edmonton Oilers