Welcome back to NHL Predictions here at Last Word on Sports! Each day of the NHL season, we preview and analyze games to give our predictions. Today, we’ll be taking a closer look at a game between the Los Angeles Kings and Edmonton Oilers. Be sure to check back each day to follow along with our predictions throughout the season. NHL Predictions Edmonton Oilers at Los Angeles … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Dec. 28 Edmonton Oilers at Los Angeles Kings
Archives for December 2024
Penguins Defenceman Is Heating Up At The Right Time
Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman Erik Karlsson is heating up at the perfect time. In the last 14 games, the Pittsburgh Penguins have a record of 10-3-1 and he has a huge part in it. During the Penguins 11 game stretch where they were 8-2-1, Karlsson had 10 points and had a +/- of +8. During that span, amongst 129 defenceman with at least 150 minutes played, he was 12th in … [Read more...] about Penguins Defenceman Is Heating Up At The Right Time
The Ottawa Senators Continue Road Trip with Void Between Pipes
The Ottawa Senators saw their hottest player go down in their last game. Now, following a few days of rest for the NHL’s 2024 Christmas break, the news is that he won’t travel with the team as they embark on the remaining five games of their, in total, nine-game road trip. Linus Ullmark is suffering with a back injury. As a result, the Senators management decided to callup the … [Read more...] about The Ottawa Senators Continue Road Trip with Void Between Pipes
Why Do The Toronto Maple Leafs Thrive Without Their Captain?
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews has been an inconsistent feature in the lineup this season. However, that hasn’t hindered the team’s ability to control and win games. Furthermore, the Leafs have thrived without Matthews, despite being a three-time Rocket Richard Trophy winner. Players are forced to come out of their shells and add that extra effort when one of the … [Read more...] about Why Do The Toronto Maple Leafs Thrive Without Their Captain?
NHL Predictions: Dec. 28 New Jersey Devils vs Carolina Hurricanes
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 New Jersey Devils taking on the Carolina Hurricanes in the second game of a home and … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Dec. 28 New Jersey Devils vs Carolina Hurricanes