The Toronto Maple Leafs will be getting their captain back. Auston Matthews returns to the lineup for a clash against the Boston Bruins. Matthews has been out of the lineup since Dec. 20. His nagging injury was aggravated by a cross-check from Dennis Gilbert against the Buffalo Sabres. Before that, he missed about three weeks in November because of this injury. This has … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs Star Returns To The Lineup Against Boston Bruins
NHL Predictions: January 4 Winnipeg Jets vs Detroit Red Wings
Saturday night in the NHL features the Winnipeg Jets welcoming in an Original Six opponent, the Detroit Red Wings at Canada Life Centre. Welcome to NHL Predictions here at Last Word on Hockey, where each day we preview and predict the upcoming slate of NHL games around the league! In this article, we will preview and predict the matchup between the Winnipeg Jets and Detroit Red … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: January 4 Winnipeg Jets vs Detroit Red Wings
Vancouver Canucks Dodge Goaltender Bullet
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko pulled himself from Thursday’s game against the Seattle Kraken. *UPDATE: Coach Rick Tocchet says the injury is back spasms. The sigh of relief temporarily caused blue skies over Vancouver that evening.* Vancouver Canucks Goaltender Thatcher Demko Leaves Game, Adds Stress Demko had 11 saves on 12 shots 7:49 into the second period when … [Read more...] about Vancouver Canucks Dodge Goaltender Bullet
NHL Predictions: January 3rd St. Louis Blues vs Ottawa Senators
Welcome to NHL Predictions! Just like in 2024, our prediction goal remains the same in the year. We go around the league and take a look at games. We highlight key storylines, give our prediction, and then give our thoughts regarding prop bets. Our prediction today takes us to the state of Missouri. The three-time Winter Classic-winning St. Louis Blues host the Ottawa … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: January 3rd St. Louis Blues vs Ottawa Senators
NHL Predictions: Jan 3 Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks
Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are scheduled and offers insight and analysis to help predict who will be victorious in head-to-head matchups. In today’s round of NHL Predictions, we are looking at the game between the Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks. Be sure to check out more NHL Predictions as the 2024-25 … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Jan 3 Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks