Canadiens goaltender Samuel Montembeault continues to prove doubters wrong after his shaky start to the season. Montembeault is coming off a 3-0 shutout win over the Nashville Predators in which he recorded 29 saves. Montembeault has had a rollercoaster season but has really steadied his play as of late. Not only has he solidified the starter role over Cayden Primeau, but he … [Read more...] about Canadiens Goaltender Continues to Shine
NHL Predictions Senators Edition Nashville Predators at Ottawa December 7th
Welcome to NHL Predictions presented by us here at Last Word on Hockey! Today, we feature the Ottawa Senators as they take on the Nashville Predators. As this is a Senators edition of our daily features, let’s focus on some of their keys specifically to victory. Of course, playing the Predators will greatly influence those keys as we shall see. Today, we shall discuss a big … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions Senators Edition Nashville Predators at Ottawa December 7th
NHL Predictions: Dec. 7 w/ Philadelphia Flyers vs Boston Bruins
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 Philadelphia Flyers vs Boston Bruins. Be … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Dec. 7 w/ Philadelphia Flyers vs Boston Bruins
NHL Predictions: Dec. 6 w/ Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers
A chilly Friday night in the NHL features a Metropolitan Division showdown between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New York Rangers. Welcome to NHL predictions here on Last Word on Hockey! Each day, we examine upcoming games, to provide predictions in head to head matchups. In today’s prediction article, Sidney Crosby and the Penguins visit Madison Square Garden to face Igor … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Dec. 6 w/ Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers
Ducks Acquire Defenceman From the Rangers
Anaheim, CA—In a significant move aimed at bolstering the club’s back end, the Anaheim Ducks acquired veteran defenceman Jacob Trouba from the New York Rangers earlier today. In exchange, the Ducks have parted ways with promising young defenceman Urho Vaakanainen and a 2025 fourth-round draft pick. Surprisingly, the Rangers managed to shed Trouba’s entire contract without … [Read more...] about Ducks Acquire Defenceman From the Rangers
Flames Goalscoring Woes Are a Cause for Concern
Through the first 27 games of the season, the Calgary Flames sit 24th in the league in goalscoring. The first quarter of the Flames season has been a positive one. The team has surprised many and currently find themselves third in the Pacific division, and in the Western Conference playoff picture. However, despite their current spot in the standings, Calgary’s inability to … [Read more...] about Flames Goalscoring Woes Are a Cause for Concern
Utah Forward Looks To Gain Confidence After Breaking Goal Drought
It’s now a quarter-way into the 2024-2025 season and Utah Hockey Club’s Nick Schmaltz is still one of the top forwards on the team. Known mostly for his playmaking ability, he still has one of the better wrist shots in the league. Despite this, Schmaltz fell into a scoring drought. Before getting his first of the year, Schmaltz had difficulty finding the back of the net for a … [Read more...] about Utah Forward Looks To Gain Confidence After Breaking Goal Drought
What the Injuries to Key Forwards Mean for the Ducks’ Season
The Anaheim Ducks face significant challenges as young forwards Leo Carlsson and Trevor Zegras are out injured. In a season focused on development rather than playoff contention, these setbacks raise concerns among Duck fans and management alike. Leo Carlsson’s Upper-Body Injury Leo Carlsson‘s upper-body and Trevor Zegras‘ lower-body injuries leave the Anaheim Ducks without two … [Read more...] about What the Injuries to Key Forwards Mean for the Ducks’ Season
New York Rangers Have Agreed To Sign Vezina-Winning Goalie
The New York Rangers have agreed to an expensive contract extension with star, Vezina-Winning netminder Igor “Shesty” Shesterkin. According to ESPN and TSNs Kevin Weekes on X this afternoon, alongside ESPN hockey reporter Emily Kaplan, the extension is eight years. It is worth between $11.5M and $12M per year. This would outstrip the 2024-25 cap hits of very excellent and … [Read more...] about New York Rangers Have Agreed To Sign Vezina-Winning Goalie