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The Edmonton Oilers have advanced to the Second Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs after defeating the Los Angeles Kings in six games. Despite falling behind 0–2 in the series, the Oilers stormed back with four straight wins, once again ending the Kings’ playoff hopes. Apparently, fours are wild in this matchup; this marked the fourth consecutive year these two teams faced … [Read more...] about History Repeats Itself: the Edmonton Oilers Defeat the Los Angeles Kings for the Fourth Year in a Row

The Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs came into Game 6 of their first-round Eastern Conference 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff matchup knowing it was all on the line. Both teams knew every play would be extremely valuable. In the end, the initial 3-0 series lead was too big for those Pesky Sens to overcome, and they were downed by the Leafs in Game 6. Let’s figure out what … [Read more...] about After Thrilling Playoff Series, Toronto Maple Leafs Close Out Ottawa Senators in 6 Games

As the NHL playoffs roll on, the Rochester Americans have just begun the 2025 AHL Calder Cup Playoffs. On the roster are prospects Sabre fans will want to keep an eye on. Before we get into it, it’s important to note the Americans, or Amerks, had a very sucessful year. They finished the regular season with a 42-22-5-3 record. Good enough for second in the North division and … [Read more...] about Top-5 Buffalo Sabres Prospects to Watch in AHL’s Calder Cup Playoffs

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions (Playoffs Edition). 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 Los Angeles Kings taking on the Edmonton Oilers. Don’t forget to … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions (Playoffs Edition): Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Game 6

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 Dallas Stars taking on the Colorado Avalanche. Don’t forget to check out more NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: May 1 Dallas Stars vs Colorado Avalanche

Welcome to our 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs series recap editions, as we present a review of the Panthers and the Lightning. The Battle of Florida returned with all the ferocity of a gator in a golf course pond, and this year, the Florida Panthers knocked their cross-state rivals out of the playoffs again, just like last year. Florida took the series 4-1 and left the Tampa Bay … [Read more...] about Series Recap as Florida Panthers Declaw the Tampa Bay Lightning 2025 Playoffs  

The Winnipeg Jets are looking to win their first playoff series since 2021. If they are to do so Friday night in St. Louis, they will be without one of their top forwards. Mark Scheifele will not travel with the Jets and will miss Game 6. Scheifele Out Game 6 #NHLJets head coach Scott Arniel says Mark Scheifele will not travel to St. Louis for Game 6. — Mitchell Clinton … [Read more...] about Mark Scheifele Will Not Travel to St. Louis