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 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Oct. 21 w/ Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Archives for October 2024
Toronto Maple Leafs Have Critical Games Coming Up In Busy Week
The Toronto Maple Leafs are off to a decent start to this season. After five games, they own a 3-2-0 record. Although, that does not reflect the way they’re playing. In their season opener, they faced the Montreal Canadiens on the road. Toronto threw everything and the kitchen sink at goaltender Sam Montembeault as the Canadian puck-stopper made 48 stops. It was the first time … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs Have Critical Games Coming Up In Busy Week
Toronto Maple Leafs Playmaking Winger Potential Team Canada Lines
There maybe some discussion on whether or not Mitch Marner is a lock for a best-on-best Team Canada roster. Here, we will touch on why he is more than deserving of the nod to the squad. Once we’ve convinced you that he will make the team, we can look at the team itself. We can explore possible line combinations and where Marner would be best suited. So, let’s get into it, … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs Playmaking Winger Potential Team Canada Lines
The Annual “Should the Vancouver Canucks Panic” Article
If you are new to Vancouver Canucks fandom, the annual “Should the Canucks panic now or later?” talk may surprise you. Don’t let it. It’s as normal as being surprised by snowfall lasting more than an hour. If you live on the coast for the greenery, be ready to pay for it with rain. If you follow one of Vancouver’s sports clubs, you pay for it with pain. The Canucks Fan Panic … [Read more...] about The Annual “Should the Vancouver Canucks Panic” Article
New York Islanders Lineup Takes a Big Hit
During the New York Islanders 4-3 shootout win over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night, they lost one of their best players to a lower-body injury. The player was the Islanders prized free agent acquisition this offseason, Anthony Duclair, and now he will miss time due to this injury. Duclair, who signed a four-year, $14 million deal this offseason. Furthermore, he was … [Read more...] about New York Islanders Lineup Takes a Big Hit