NHL Predictions: March 16 with Penguins vs Rangers

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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


The New Jersey Devils Announced Jack Hughes Out Week-to-Week

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The New Jersey Devils coach Lindy Ruff has announced that their young star centre, Jack Hughes, is out week-to-week with an upper-body injury. This could potentially be a huge blow for the team. Anytime an injury is listed as week-to-week, there is much uncertainty about the foreseeable future. NJ head coach Lindy Ruff announces Jack […] READ MORE


Three Most Surprising NHL Teams So Far

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As the NHL season has just surpassed its halfway mark, there have been a lot of surprising teams thus far. Three NHL teams in particular have surprised us the most this season. Let’s look at which NHL teams have surprised, examine their seasons up to this point, and determine why they are playing above expectations. […] READ MORE


The Making of the New Jersey Devils 13 Game Win Streak

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13-game win streak. Is that all that needs to be said? Their dominance isn’t astonishing to the analytics. After a disappointing 2021-22 season ruined by abysmal goaltending, the New Jersey Devils’ numbers showed them to be a top-15 team. Although at this point, they may be thrilled with their finish due to snagging Simon Nemec. […] READ MORE


Jack Hughes Expectations Being Met in Fourth NHL Season

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It’s always nice when a player lives up to the hype. Jack Hughes might have taken a little bit longer to get there, but the 21-year-old has proven himself a bonafide superstar in recent weeks. Despite struggling in the first three years of his career, Hughes has been spectacular in his fourth campaign for the […] READ MORE


New Jersey Devils Midway Season Awards

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The New Jersey Devils midseason awards are off and running. This year the team finds themselves playing meaningful hockey in the new year and will be pushing for the playoffs. A lot of great things are happening with this team, and we examine some of the good and the bad so far. Mid-Season Awards For […] READ MORE



New Season Same Story For The New Jersey Devils

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The first week of the NHL season is about to be complete. Some remain undefeated, and some remain winless. One of those winless teams happens to be the New Jersey Devils. The book they thought was closed appears open, as some of those issues have lingered into this season. The previous trends have leaked into […] READ MORE