Welcome to the final Saturday of the NHL’s regular season! Yes, it is hard to believe the regular season is in it’s final weekend. Including Saturday, we have six more days of games before the journey to Lord Stanley begins for sixteen teams. On that note, welcome to NHL Predictions, where today, we are looking at an important game between the St. Louis Blues and the Seattle … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: April 12th St. Louis Blues Vs. Seattle Kraken
NHL Predictions: April 12 Montreal Canadiens 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 Montreal Canadiens taking on the Toronto Maple Leafs. Don’t forget to check out … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: April 12 Montreal Canadiens vs Toronto Maple Leafs
The Edmonton Oilers Are Without Top-Tier Blueliner
The Edmonton Oilers are stuck between a rock and a hard place in 2024-25. Players like Jeff Skinner could be considered difference makers throughout their career. However, 2024-25 is different and the injury to Mattias Ekholm is a clear example. Today’s announcement seems more and more likely that he will be shut down for the duration. So let’s bring some sense to the … [Read more...] about The Edmonton Oilers Are Without Top-Tier Blueliner
Three-Time Stanley Cup Champion Announces Retirement
Alec Martinez announces he is retiring after 16 NHL seasons. This marks the closing out of a legendary, but perhaps underrated, career as a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Alec Martinez Announces He is Retiring Ahead of Final NHL Game Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Alec Martinez announced that tonight will mark the final game of his NHL career. Surprisingly, the 36-year-old … [Read more...] about Three-Time Stanley Cup Champion Announces Retirement
NHL Predictions: April 11th with Pittsburgh Penguins at New Jersey Devils
Tonight the Pittsburgh Penguins travel to Newark, New Jersey to face the Devils at the Prudential Center. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here on Last Word on Hockey! Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for all the NHL’s games. In today’s matchup, the Devils aim to rebound from a recent thrashing by the Boston Bruins. Meanwhile, the Penguins look … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: April 11th with Pittsburgh Penguins at New Jersey Devils
Montreal Canadiens Potential 2024-25 NHL Award Nominees
The Montreal Canadiens currently occupy the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. They have a nice six point cushion between them and their nearest competition. Montreal has four games remaining, while the Columbus Blue Jackets have four as well, who are tied with the New York Rangers with only three games remaining. Montreal’s odds to make it are over 99%. With the … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens Potential 2024-25 NHL Award Nominees
NHL Predictions with Montreal Canadiens at Ottawa Senators on Friday, April 11th
Did someone say playoffs? Yes, they did, and it wasn’t Jim Mora or the Buffalo Sabres, it was the Ottawa Senators. And that’s not to mention the Montreal Canadiens, who are all but a surety to make it. Welcome back to an All-Canadian team edition of NHL Predictions here at Last Word on Hockey. We are here to chat about tonight’s Friday clash between the Habs and Sens. As a … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions with Montreal Canadiens at Ottawa Senators on Friday, April 11th
Three Players Who Could Make the Vancouver Canucks Roster in 2025-26
When the Vancouver Canucks found themselves stuck in an injury-riddled hole, their AHL affiliate, the Abbotsford Canucks, stepped in to help. Five members of Abbotsford skated in the team’s 4–3 win against the New Jersey Devils on March 24. Since then, Vancouver has dressed seven different Abbotsford players. Despite their limited NHL stints, some of these players could easily … [Read more...] about Three Players Who Could Make the Vancouver Canucks Roster in 2025-26
Top NHL Prospect Closer to Signing with Carolina Hurricanes
One of the most discussed prospects across the league is one step closer to his NHL debut. The Carolina Hurricanes Alexander Nikishin, who was an under the radar draft selection in 2020, is that prospect. As his club side SKA St. Petersburg has released him, his NHL signing is imminent. With his release from SKA St. Petersburg secured, #Canes will soon sign top prospect … [Read more...] about Top NHL Prospect Closer to Signing with Carolina Hurricanes