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Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, the Last Word on Hockey team discusses each game and breaks down everything expected for the matchup. This includes trends, issues, and matchups, with a prediction at the end. This week, the Conference Finals continue with only one game per day, and four teams left […] READ MORE
The curse has been broken. For the first time in 20 years, the Colorado Avalanche have finally made it past the second round of the playoffs. After three consecutive second-round exits, even being the favourites in most of those, the Avs defeated the St. Louis Blues to punch their ticket to the Western Conference Final. […] READ MORE
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 […] READ MORE
Once again, the playoff round of Colorado Avalanche vs St Louis Blues is set to happen, this time, in the second round. Much has changed since the sweep from last year’s first-round, even though the teams might look very similar. Both are stronger and ready to fight for their spot in the Conference Finals this […] READ MORE
The Colorado Avalanche has a 3-0 lead against the Nashville Predators in the first round of this year’s playoffs. And that doesn’t come as a surprise. With Juuse Saros injured and David Rittich being not-that-great, the team has to use Connor Ingram, their third-string goalie. And, even though Ingram has been playing incredibly well, Nashville […] READ MORE
Welcome to Last Word on Hockey’s 2022 award predictions series. As the regular season wraps up and the playoffs begin, we’ll be taking a look at potential nominees and winners for the major NHL awards. The 2022 NHL Awards will be a one-hour show between Games 3 and 4 of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final, […] READ MORE
The NHL regular season continues winding down, as the playoff race heats up. Compared to most seasons, though, the races look a bit different. For example, the Eastern Conference playoff picture hasn’t changed in months. As many predicted, the top eight from mid-season maintained their prominence and continued separating from the rest of the Conference. […] READ MORE
The NHL Trade Deadline is fast approaching and we have our first trade. The Colorado Avalanche have acquired defenceman Josh Manson. In return, the Anaheim Ducks get prospect Drew Helleson and a 2023 2nd round pick. **Josh Manson** of @AnaheimDucks to @Avalanche for Defenseman prospect Drew Helleson and a 2023 Draft Choice. @espn @NHLNetwork #HockeyTwitter […] READ MORE
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 […] READ MORE
With the NHL season underway, that means the Last Word on Hockey Show is back again on the MAD Radio Network. Your host Jim Biringer from lastwordonhockey.com was back alongside Marc Weiss and Coach Jay after a week off. The boys dive into the red-hot Toronto Maple Leafs, as well as the changes with the Montreal Canadiens, […] READ MORE