Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today’s […]

After both winning Game 7 on home ice in their respective series, the New York Rangers vs Carolina Hurricanes will be a Second Round matchup. It will be the first time these teams will meet in the playoffs since the play-in series in the bubble during 2020. Carolina won the season series 3-1 in 2021-22. […]

The Carolina Hurricanes have exorcised demons of playoffs past. After losing to the Boston Bruins twice in the playoffs in the past three seasons, the Hurricanes defeated the Bruins in Game 7 in Raleigh. This year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs have been filled with excitement, and this series was a big part of that. For Carolina, […]

Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today’s […]

Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today’s […]

Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today’s […]

Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today’s […]

It’s no secret that the Carolina Hurricanes have been the kryptonite to the Boston Bruins during the 2021-22 campaign. Going into Game 3, the Bruins had not figured out a way to beat this young, fast Hurricanes team. After dropping the first two games by a combined score of 10-3, Boston returned home with one […]

Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today’s […]

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Antti Raanta left Game Two against the Boston Bruins injured, suffering an upper-body injury. David Pastrnak was driving hard to the net and collided with Raanta, causing the injury. Antti Raanta will not return to tonight’s game due to an upper-body injury. — Hurricanes PR (@CanesPR) May 5, 2022 Antti Raanta Leaves […]

Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today’s […]

Welcome back to the another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. […]

The Carolina Hurricanes vs Boston Bruins is a series with a lot of recent backstories. Both teams will square off yet again in the first round this year. These two teams have made significant strides in improving their roster since their last meeting. This will be the third time in the past four seasons these […]

Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today’s […]

Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today’s […]

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Antti Raanta left the game against the New York Islanders with a lower-body injury. He appeared to make an awkward movement to try and make a save, and was immediately in discomfort. Antti Raanta will not return to today’s game due to a lower-body injury. — Hurricanes PR (@CanesPR) April 24, 2022 […]

As expected, the Colorado Avalanche have taken a series lead against the St Louis Blues. But the Blues are not going down without a fight. In the four games of the Colorado Avalanche vs St Louis Blues series, every game was balanced enough that both could’ve taken the win. But Colorado is the better team […]

It’s no secret this is going to be an off-season of change for the Winnipeg Jets. General manager Kevin Cheveldayoff got an extension and the team must decide the direction it’s going. Winnipeg has been interviewing head coach candidates like Barry Trotz. However, the next big pressing matter is a new Pierre-Luc Dubois deal. The […]

The playoffs are in full swing, with some teams already being eliminated. Still, there are NHL rumours to be discussed. How the eliminated teams can improve for next season, and how can teams make themselves better for the 2022-23 season. Today we will be looking at NHL rumours surrounding the Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, and […]

Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the daily column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. Each day I will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2022 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for […]

Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the daily column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. Each day I will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2022 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for […]

As Game 3 ends, the Battle of Alberta, a series including the Calgary Flames vs Edmonton Oilers matchup, has reached the halfway point. Fans and players have been waiting for the Battle of Alberta since 1991 and it has been nothing short of what was expected. Lots of scoring by two of the better teams […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers looked like a matchup everyone would enjoy. Two white-hot teams that are in-state, division rivals meeting in the playoffs? One the defending two-time Stanley Cup champions, the other a President’s Trophy winner? How will this not be the most entertaining series to date? After three games, the Lightning […]

As the handshake line ended there was only one thing on Penguins fans’ minds. The three-headed monster may be no more. They might’ve pondered the thought of if only Sidney Crosby didn’t get hurt in Game 5 or if only their top two goalies were healthy. No one will ever know the what if’s. As […]