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The St. Louis Blues will enter Game 6 Friday night facing elimination. After dropping Game 5 to the Winnipeg Jets, the Blues must win two games in a row if they want to advance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. To give the Blue Note their best shot at winning, the team will need more from star forward Jordan Kyrou. Blues Need More From Kyrou Kyrou This Series Kyrou has had a quiet … [Read more...] about To Force Game 7, the St. Louis Blues Need More From a Star

There were plenty of questions being asked of Jack Eichel and his play early on in this first-round series. The Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild looked like it was going down a shocking road. Eichel struggled in the early portion of the set against the Minnesota Wild. The 28-year-old forward was held without a point in the first three games of the series. This allowed … [Read more...] about Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild Series Review

Welcome to NHL Predictions! We have three playoff games on the schedule for this Wednesday. Two of the three are elimination games in the Eastern Conference. The other, however, is a tie-breaking Game 5 in the Western Conference. The St. Louis Blues visit the Winnipeg Jets. One team heads back to St. Louis with a 3-2 series lead and a chance to advance to the second round.  NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Game 5 St. Louis Blues Vs. Winnipeg Jets

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 Montreal Canadiens taking on the Washington Capitals. Don’t forget to check out … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: April 30 Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals

Keep the good times rolling in Raleigh after ousting the New Jersey Devils last evening. The Canes knocked off the Devils in double overtime to advance to the second-round of the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. Furthermore, the Carolina Hurricanes have been busy adjusting their roster this calendar year. Today, they announce the re-signing of a recent add. After initially … [Read more...] about The Carolina Hurricanes Signs Trade Deadline Add to Extension

Welcome back to NHL Predictions 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs style, where we break down the matchups, analyze the chaos, and try to predict the future with the accuracy of a Florida weather forecast. Tonight, it’s Game 5 of the Battle for the Peninsula as the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers return to Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Locked in a 3-1 battle that … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions Playoff Edition with Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers – Game 5

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 Minnesota Wild taking on the Vegas Golden Knights. Don’t forget to check out more NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: April 29 Minnesota Wild vs Vegas Golden Knights

In order to properly prepare for the 2025 Free Agency period, the Vancouver Canucks first need to consider their 2026 Free Agent class. Brock Boeser, Pius Suter, Derek Forbort, and Noah Juulsen are still awaiting new contracts in 2025. This time next year, that pool of players will grow even more, with 13 roster and non-roster Canucks set to become free agents. Here’s how the … [Read more...] about Previewing the Vancouver Canucks 2026 Free Agents