The Calgary Flames season got off to an exciting start against their rival Vancouver Canucks. The Flames looked disorganized early, and after a scary injury to Kevin Rooney, the Flames got into penalty trouble and finished the first period trailing 4-1. However, the team rallied and mounted a comeback, eventually winning 6-5 in overtime. After just one game most teams should be … [Read more...] about Three Lineup Changes The Flames Should Make Ahead Of Their Home Opener
Vancouver Canucks Opening Night Loss Exposes Problems
It is wrong to overreact after the first game of the season. However, some fans do it anyway. It looked like the Vancouver Canucks were on their way to another big opening-night win. However, they let the Calgary Flames get back in the game. After leading 4-1 after one period, they lost 6-5. Sure, it is only the first game out of 82 but it is unacceptable to blow a lead of that … [Read more...] about Vancouver Canucks Opening Night Loss Exposes Problems
NHL Rumours: Toronto Maple Leafs Are Shopping Defenceman
The Toronto Maple Leafs have opened their regular season account and set their lineup. There were two regulars from last season left out of that lineup, one of those guys is Bobby McMann. A more surprising name left out as a healthy scratch is defenceman Timothy Liljegren. He was replaced by Conor Timmins on opening night as the third-pairing defenceman. Leafs Looking to Give … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Toronto Maple Leafs Are Shopping Defenceman
Toronto Maple Leafs’ Newest Additions Make Noise in Season Opener
The Toronto Maple Leafs dropped their opening game of the regular season. They were beaten by their historic rivals in a tight tilt. The Maple Leafs were shut out by Sam Montembeault and the Montreal Canadiens in a 1-0 loss. This is the first time where Toronto was held off the scoresheet since Nov. 21, 2021, nearly three years ago. Leafs’ Offence Muted The Maple Leafs have … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs’ Newest Additions Make Noise in Season Opener
NHL Predictions: Oct. 10 With Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins
Welcome back to the return 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 matchups 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 Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins. Be … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Oct. 10 With Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins