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Welcome to NHL Predictions! We have nine days left in the regular season. It will not be much longer and the Stanley Cup Playoffs will be beginning. As the days tick off the regular season’s calendar, we get closer to seeing which 16 teams will compete for the honour of hoisting Lord Stanley. Today’s prediction looks at a Western Conference matchup between two teams destined to … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: April 9th St. Louis Blues Vs. Edmonton Oilers

As the NHL regular season nears its end, NHL Predictions takes a close look at a crucial Metropolitan Division matchup between the New York Rangers and the Philadelphia Flyers. With postseason hopes on the line for the Rangers and pride at stake for the Flyers, New York enters this matchup feeling the pressure to perform in a must-win scenario. Our team at Last Word on Hockey … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: April 9th New York Rangers vs. Philadelphia Flyers

Welcome back to NHL Predictions, where we break down matchups, analyze stats, and thank the heavens that we aren’t the Houston Cougars after that March Madness final Monday night.  Tonight, the Tampa Bay Lightning square off against the Toronto Maple Leafs in a clash that promises elite firepower and playoff-level intensity. Will the Lightning strike in Ontario, or will the … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions April 9th: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, we will look at the San Jose Sharks taking on the Minnesota Wild. Don’t forget to check out more NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: April 9 San Jose Sharks vs Minnesota Wild

The hockey news has been hit by some stunning news early this afternoon. It’s been reported that former NHL general manager Ray Shero has died at the age of 62. News of his passing came from the Minnesota Wild. Shero had been serving a senior advisor for the team. Ray Shero, Wild senior adviser and former GM of the Penguins and Devils, dies at 62www.nytimes.com/athletic/626… — … [Read more...] about Former NHL GM Ray Shero Passes Away

The Colorado Avalanche loan star forward and team captain Gabriel Landeskog to the AHL for a conditioning stint ahead of the playoffs. News of the assignment took place Wednesday morning. Colorado Avalanche Loan Gabriel Landeskog to AHL for Assignment The Avalanche have loaned star forward and captain Gabriel Landeskog to their AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles, on a … [Read more...] about Colorado Avalanche Loan Star Forward to AHL for Conditioning

As head coach Peter Laviolette‘s team enters the regular season’s final stretch, they have questions unanswered. Here, we shall explain why the New York Rangers‘ defensive pairings need adjustments. The Rangers earned two valuable points after defeating the Minnesota Wild 5-4 after overtime at Madison Square Garden, but they lost 4-0 to the New Jersey Devils last Saturday, … [Read more...] about New York Rangers Defensive Pairings: Why a Change Is Necessary

Welcome to the latest edition of NHL Predictions. In this series, 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 each day. This edition of NHL Predictions looks at the Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 matchup between the Dallas Stars and the Vancouver Canucks. NHL Predictions featuring Vancouver … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: April 8th Dallas Stars vs Vancouver Canucks