NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
Wednesday night saw the Montreal Canadiens win Game 2 of their Stanley Cup Semifinal series against the Vegas Golden Knights by a score of 3-2. The beginning of the game was dominated by injury-related storylines. Chandler Stephenson served as a late scratch for Vegas with an unapparent injury. Meanwhile, it was Jeff Petry returning to […] READ MORE
It was an improbable feat for the Montreal Canadiens, however, the underdogs came out on top again as the Habs swept the Jets in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They dominated the Jets for the entirety of Game 4, however, still needed an extra session to put the team away as Connor […] READ MORE
As the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs undergo a staggered start, a stellar first-round matchup of the Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens is the last to get underway. This stands as their first meeting in the playoffs since 1979. It should be a glorious clash of Canadian hockey titans that’ll result in some great hockey. […] READ MORE
The Vancouver Canucks officially announced the signing of Tanner Pearson and Thatcher Demko today. Both being made together despite the time difference implies the team is done with their free-agent deals. Certainly, until the trade deadline is complete, anyway. That is just as well, given the general reception to Pearson’s signing. Tanner Pearson Breakdown No, […] READ MORE
Okay, so the Vancouver Canucks didn’t reach the playoffs, even with their expensive veteran signings. The injury bug bit again, especially on their defence. It’s something of a recurring theme of the Jim Benning tenure, which can be an excuse (see also: Year Five). It’s also damning evidence that the team is too shallow to […] READ MORE
Welcome back to NHL Predictions, March 22nd edition! Each day, the Last Word On Hockey team will break down every game and give our NHL predictions for each game. This is the first slate of NHL Predictions for March 22nd, featuring the Edmonton Oilers vs Montreal Canadiens. Be sure to check out the other two slate […] READ MORE
Tyler Toffoli has been listed as day-to-day and will out of the lineup for the Montreal Canadiens game Saturday against Vancouver. Dominique Ducharme says Tyler Toffoli got hurt at the end of the game last night, so he is out. He is day to day, lower body. Artturi Lehkonen is coming in, also Victor Mete […] READ MORE
The Toronto Maple Leafs swept the Edmonton Oilers in their three-game series ending March 3, to everyone’s surprise. It was announced soon after that this was officially the Leafs’ best start in team history. That’s great for the team and their fans – and also completely irrelevant, just like all other 2020-21 NHL season statistics. […] READ MORE
Welcome back to NHL Predictions, March 4th edition! Each day, the Last Word On Hockey team will break down every game and give our NHL predictions for each. This is the second set of NHL Predictions for March 4th featuring the Winnipeg Jets vs Montreal Canadiens. Be sure and check out the first and third set […] READ MORE
LWOS writers Logan Rosengard and Noah Foster, along with good friend Raffi Sarrafian, discuss news, updates, and more surrounding the most entertaining league in North America, the NHL! We post shows every Friday at noon CST, anywhere you get your podcasts. Make sure to follow us on Instagram, @pucktalklivepodcast. Puck Talk Live Podcast: Episode 59 […] READ MORE