After a lackluster start to their season, the Montreal Canadiens have found success after winning eight of their last twelve games. They now sit only five points out of a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. After back-to-back wins in Florida over the Panthers and Lightning the Canadiens are looking to ride the momentum into the New Year. There have been several … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens Hope to Carry Success Into 2025
New York Rangers Goalie on Injured Reserve
The hits keep on coming for the New York Rangers. News emerged on New Year’s Eve that Blueshirts goalie Igor Shesterkin is injured and has been placed on injured reserve due to an upper-body ailment. The news came on Tuesday afternoon that the Rangers’ netminder will be out. This news was broken by The Athletic’s Arthur Staple among others. Igor Shesterkin is going on IR with … [Read more...] about New York Rangers Goalie on Injured Reserve
NHL Predictions: Dec. 31 Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings
It’s a New Year’s Eve showdown between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here at Last Word on Hockey! Each day we take a look at the NHL’s upcoming games, making predictions and providing in-depth analysis. Be sure to follow us for all of the games in 2025! NHL Predictions Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Detroit Red … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Dec. 31 Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings
Penguins Top Line Key To Recent Success
The Pittsburgh Penguins top line is having success. They have been a big reason why the team is where they are in the standings. Here’s how they are getting it done. Pittsburgh Penguins Top Line Success The Pittsburgh Penguins top line of Sidney Crosby, Bryan Rust, and Rickard Rakell have been one of the best forward lines in the NHL this season. Since November 26, Rust and … [Read more...] about Penguins Top Line Key To Recent Success
Vancouver Canucks End of Year Not End of World
For the Vancouver Canucks, the end of 2024 has been a little bumpier than they’d like. Their alarming/hilarious collapse against the Seattle Kraken on Saturday was a perfect cap to 2024, whatever happens against Calgary. Vancouver Canucks Start Great, End Disastrously The Canucks had a lot to live up to after last year, we get it. They lived up to Jim Rutherford‘s declaration … [Read more...] about Vancouver Canucks End of Year Not End of World