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Overall the Washington Capitals are off to an okay start, despite currently sitting seventh in the NHL’s Metropolitan Division standings. In saying that, defensively they remain a model for other NHL franchises, similar to 2024-25. However, they will now have to deal with a lengthy injury. We have learned, that on Friday one of their top forwards, Pierre-Luc Dubois, underwent … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals Have Injury Concern with Important Forward

The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Boston Bruins in an Original Six, Saturday night tilt, that always means more! Welcome back to NHL Predictions with the Last Word On Hockey crew. Each day, we breakdown the matchups, stats, storylines, and predictions. Today, we focus on a Leafs team still trying to build consistency (8-5-1) and a Bruins squad (9-7-0) that’s finding its reset … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: November 8th Boston Bruins at Toronto Maple Leafs

Scott Laughton made his Toronto Maple Leafs debut after being traded from the Philadelphia Flyers on March 7, 2025, during the NHL Trade Deadline, bringing with him 12 seasons of NHL experience. He stepped into a Leafs lineup looking for toughness, depth, and reliability traits he had shown throughout his career in Philadelphia. Scott Laughton with Leafs Beyond the … [Read more...] about Scott Laughton’s Return and Fit with the Toronto Maple Leafs

A common theme of the first three episodes is the idea of coming from humble beginnings. Today, we at Last Word On Hockey continue our review from the Prime Video television series “Faceoff,” as we take you on a deeper journey with the players that make the show, that make the NHL. Jeremy Swayman grew up in Alaska. We, as fans, can only imagine what it is like to go from such a … [Read more...] about Faceoff S1, E3 A Lesson on What It Takes to Win From Jeremy Swayman and Matthew Tkachuk

Friday afternoon the Sabres announced that Rasmus Dahlin will be taking a leave of absence from the team. According to head coach Lindy Ruff, it is to deal with a personal matter back in Sweden. There is currently no timetable on when the Sabres will get their captain back. Rasmus Dahlin will be taking a temporary leave of absence, per Lindy Ruff. pic.twitter.com/ToQCvsYjMr — … [Read more...] about Star Buffalo Sabre Taking Leave of Absence for Personal Matter

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours with us here at Last Word On Hockey. Today we venture to the Big Apple and the New York Rangers organization. We take a look at the recent discussion surrounding star Artemi Panarin‘s future with the club. The New York Rangers are off to a slow start this year, and the star forward is due for a new contract. Negotiations have … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours and New York Ranger Star’s Future With Club In Question

Welcome to an Atlantic Division clash of NHL Predictions with us here at Last Word On Hockey. Check out our statistical breakdown, analysis, storylines, and predictions for not just this one, but games all season long. Today we look at the second meeting of the year between the Ottawa Senators and the Boston Bruins. Will Boston be able to exact some revenge on a recent Sens … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions Atlantic Division Showdown Ottawa Senators at Boston Bruins

When you talk about the Toronto Maple Leafs history, you’re diving into over a century of hockey, 13 Stanley Cups, Hall of Famers, dynasties, droughts, legends, and heartbreak. Legendary defencemen like Tim Horton, Borje Salming, King Clancy, and Red Kelly helped define eras. They shaped the identity of the franchise. So the question we ask today is, does Morgan Rielly belong … [Read more...] about Is Morgan Reilly a Top-5 Maple Leafs Defencemen of All Time?

It’s time for some more NHL rumours. We’re into November, but there’s plenty to discuss with the hot stove. Teams are trying to figure out contract extensions for many of their players. We’ve already seen plenty of big-time players get deals done. However, there are plenty of players who need new deals this coming offseason. This includes restricted and unrestricted free … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Extension for Philadelphia Flyers Forward