Welcome back to another NHL Predictions, the Playoffs Edition. 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 Vegas Golden Knights taking on the Edmonton Oilers. Don’t forget … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions Playoffs Edition with Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers Game 3
With Game 3 in the Books, This is the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers Mid Playoff Series Recap
The series could have turned on a dime, or a four-leg parlay. Like this series, the entire 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs have been very exciting, with heroic performances and unlikely comebacks. Welcome back to our continued coverage here at Last Word on Hockey. Today, we bring your our mid-series recap between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Florida Panthers. Heading into Game 3 … [Read more...] about With Game 3 in the Books, This is the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers Mid Playoff Series Recap
The Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid’s Valiant Attempt to Defend Conn Smythe Trophy Title
Last postseason, Connor McDavid won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. This year in the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, he looks set to attempt to defend that post-season honour. McDavid is widely considered to be the best player in the NHL, a true generational talent. While there are arguments for two or three others, the default answer tends to be McDavid. Besides the … [Read more...] about The Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid’s Valiant Attempt to Defend Conn Smythe Trophy Title
Vegas Golden Knights Sustain Key Injury in Game 3 of Edmonton Oilers Series
Game three certainly was a turning point in the second-round 2025 Western Conference Stanley Cup Playoff series between the Edmonton Oilers and the Vegas Golden Knights, and one of the stars ended up getting injured. Vegas captain Mark Stone left the game in the first period with a little over six-minutes to go on the clock with an upper-body injury. This will mean the forward … [Read more...] about Vegas Golden Knights Sustain Key Injury in Game 3 of Edmonton Oilers Series
NHL Predictions: Game 2 Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals
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 Carolina Hurricanes taking on the Washington Capitals in this vitally important Game 1 … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Game 2 Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals