The Anaheim Ducks finish to the 2024–25 season has just six games remaining. Furthermore, they find themselves in familiar territory, on the outside of the playoff picture, looking in. A record hovering around .500 (33-35-8) has left the team officially eliminated from playoff contention. For many organizations, that might signal a time to coast into the offseason. For the … [Read more...] about The Anaheim Ducks Look to Close the 2024–25 Season Strong
NHL Timeline for Montreal Canadiens Goaltending Prospect Jacob Fowler
The Montreal Canadiens already have some impressive young talent making an impact at the NHL level. We have seen a prime example of this with the play of Lane Hutson in his rookie season. Russian prospect Ivan Demidov also looks to make a sizeable impact next year. However, a player who may be one of the biggest parts of the team’s future just signed a contract with the … [Read more...] about NHL Timeline for Montreal Canadiens Goaltending Prospect Jacob Fowler
The Gr8 Chase is Over as Alex Ovechkin Scores Goal 895
Wayne Gretzky holds more records than we have time to discuss. However, one of the main ones that seemed destined to last forever has been broken. This afternoon versus the New York Islanders, Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals has scored his 895th career goal, making him the NHL’s all-time goals leader. (As a side note and props to 99, his 50 in 39 still seems … [Read more...] about The Gr8 Chase is Over as Alex Ovechkin Scores Goal 895
NHL Predictions Senators Edition with the Florida Panthers at Ottawa on Saturday, April 5th
Both teams meet in differing playoff fights as we enter action on the first Saturday of April. You know the NHL’s Stanley Cup Playoffs are just days away now, you can smell it. Welcome to NHL Predictions as the Ottawa Senators host their fellow Atlantic Division opponents in this one. After the teams split their first two meetings of 2024-25, just who will emerge this go … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions Senators Edition with the Florida Panthers at Ottawa on Saturday, April 5th
NHL Predictions: April 5th Columbus Blue Jackets vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are scheduled then offers insight and analysis to help predict who will be victorious in head-to-head matchups. Today, we are looking at the game between the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Toronto Maple Leafs. Be sure to check out more NHL Predictions as the 2024-25 season continues. NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: April 5th Columbus Blue Jackets vs Toronto Maple Leafs