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 Washington Capitals taking on the Montreal Canadiens. Don’t forget to check out … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: April 25 Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens
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Play of Kirill Kaprizov Carrying Minnesota Wild to Lead Over Vegas Golden Knights
This wasn’t the way many envisioned this series shaking out. The play of Minnesota Wild superstar Kirill Kaprizov and the rest of the youngsters have the State of Hockey believing. Many thought the Vegas Golden Knights would have a relatively easy time dispatching the Wild. However, Kaprizov and the rest of the young playmakers have guided Minnesota to a 2-1 series lead. The … [Read more...] about Play of Kirill Kaprizov Carrying Minnesota Wild to Lead Over Vegas Golden Knights
Montreal Canadiens Big Name Forward has Upper-Body Injury and Ruled Out Tonight
The Montreal Canadiens will be without one of their star forwards ahead of Game 3 from the Bell Centre. Just minutes before Friday’s Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff contest, winger Patrik Laine was ruled out of action due to an upper-body injury. It does not sound long-term, but any sort of injury this time of year could be causing … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens Big Name Forward has Upper-Body Injury and Ruled Out Tonight
Featured Prospect of the Week: Kenny Connors
It’s getting to that time of the year as seasons conclude lets take a look at a featured prospect of the week. This week we are looking at the L.A Kings organization, and their 2022 4th rounder, UMass forward, Kenny Connors. The 2003 born prospect just recently signed with Kings on April 3rd after three seasons in the NCAA. Kenny Connors We here at Last Word on Sports had … [Read more...] about Featured Prospect of the Week: Kenny Connors
Special Teams Taking Centre Stage in Kings vs Oilers
Extra, extra, read all about it, we have an important Kings vs Oilers series update. That being that the special teams and depth scoring have powered the Los Angeles Kings to a 2–1 series lead over the Ednonton Oilers. Kings vs Oilers and the Mid-Series Recap Highlighting Special Teams and Depth The Kings vs Oilers playoff series has been packed with drama so far, with the Los … [Read more...] about Special Teams Taking Centre Stage in Kings vs Oilers