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 featured game is the Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins.. Be sure to … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: April 30 w/ Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins
Washington Capitals Weekly Update: April 23 to April 29
It’s time for the final Washington Capitals weekly update of the 2023-24 season. The Capitals were the last team to qualify for the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs and the first team to be eliminated. In its short playoff appearance, Washington lost four games and two defencemen. It was the first time the Capitals have been swept in the opening round of the post-season. Several … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals Weekly Update: April 23 to April 29
Major Toronto Maple Leafs Update as Matthews Leaves After Five-Minute Skate
For Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs as they prepare for game five in the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs, there’s lots to discuss. In the last, well, it’s been a while now, but no one can argue you hear more about the Boston Bruins than Auston Matthews. Is it fair? Of course, it is. Matthews is possibly the greatest goal scorer ever and plays in the mecca of … [Read more...] about Major Toronto Maple Leafs Update as Matthews Leaves After Five-Minute Skate
The Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning Final-Series First Round Playoff Review
The Battle of Florida is finally over. The Florida Panthers closed the series on Monday night in game five against the Tampa Bay Lightning. In previous years, the Lightning always ended the Panthers’ season in the playoffs. However, in the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, Florida flipped the script in a dominant series win. At Last Word, we will comment on all the playoff … [Read more...] about The Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning Final-Series First Round Playoff Review
Bedard Leads List of Calder Trophy Finalists
The Calder Trophy finalists for the NHL’s top rookie as voted by the Professional Hockey Writers Association have been announced. The race for this year’s Calder trophy does have a clear favourite in Connor Bedard, but the decision does come down to the final vote tally. Each of finalists, along with Brock Faber and Luke Hughes, had exceptional freshmen campaigns in their own … [Read more...] about Bedard Leads List of Calder Trophy Finalists