Last Word On Hockey

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 Colorado Avalanche hosting the Minnesota Wild. Don’t forget to check out more NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Nov 28 Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild

William Nylander will not dress, as he is injured. For the game tonight against the Capitals, due to illness. Nylander is out. Max Domi will also be out of the lineup tonight as a healthy scratch. Nylander is listed day-to-day, and the Maple Leafs are hoping that he will be back against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Nylander has been one of the rare bright spots for the Maple Leafs … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs Star Out of the Lineup Against the Washington Capitals

For the first time in the Auston Matthews era, the Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves sitting dead last in the Eastern Conference after Buffalo’s 4–1 win over Carolina bumped them down yet again. It’s fair to say the Leafs have hit rock bottom. Through 22 games, they sit at 9-10-3 with just 21 points per start, a start nobody in Toronto saw coming. The one saving grace? … [Read more...] about Early-Season Struggles Push Toronto Maple Leafs to Last Place

The Montreal Canadiens acquired yet another Francophone on Sunday. However, this player hails from France, not Quebec. Montreal signed forward Alexandre Texier to a one-year deal after St. Louis terminated his contract. Alexandre Texier is a former second-round pick by the Columbus Blue Jackets. Despite this, he’s never carved out a consistent role at the NHL level. Still, with … [Read more...] about Alexandre Texier’s Potential Impact with the Montreal Canadiens