We’ve been waiting for over 20 years for the return of the Battle of Ontario, the playoff version. For this edition of NHL Predictions, presented by us here at Last Word on Hockey, that long anticipated wait is finally over. The 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs get going for the Ottawa Senators and the Toronto Maple Leafs today, on Easter Sunday. Be sure to keep up with this … [Read more...] about Game 1 Ottawa Senators at Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Predictions Playoffs Edition
Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild First Round Series Preview
It’s time for another Last Word on Hockey First-Round series preview. This time we go in-depth on the opening-round series between the Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild series. Vegas won the Pacific Division crown for the fourth time in franchise history. The Knights will take on a Wild team that survived injuries in the second-half of the season. Vegas lost a hard-fought … [Read more...] about Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild First Round Series Preview
Goals That Canucks Jake DeBrusk Can Build on in 2025–26
In his first season as a member of the Vancouver Canucks, Jake DeBrusk scored a career-high of 28 goals in 82 games played. This total made him the team’s goal scoring leader this season, followed closely by Brock Boeser and Pius Suter (25). While his overall effort was solid, he also faced a few cold streaks during which he produced no points. With a few months to prepare for … [Read more...] about Goals That Canucks Jake DeBrusk Can Build on in 2025–26
NHL Predictions: April 19 Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars
Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, we will look at the Colorado Avalanche taking on the Dallas Stars. Don’t forget to check out more NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: April 19 Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars
Anaheim Ducks Fire Head Coach Greg Cronin
The Anaheim Ducks announced that Greg Cronin will not return as head coach, marking another major change in their ongoing rebuild. NEWS: Greg Cronin will not return as Ducks head coach. https://t.co/xmYWlRQk4T — Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) April 19, 2025 Greg Cronin Let Go After Two Seasons Behind the Bench The Anaheim Ducks announced Saturday morning that head coach Greg … [Read more...] about Anaheim Ducks Fire Head Coach Greg Cronin