This season, from October 22, 2024 to January 13, 2025, Vancouver Canucks forward Nils Höglander had no goals. In the same span in the season before, he had 11. This dry spell had many fans worried that he had gone back to his occasionally streaky ways of the past. However, Höglander followed this up with a solid back half of the season that he can build off of in … [Read more...] about Positives and Negatives in Nils Höglander’s 2024-25 Season
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
NHL Predictions: April 25 Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens
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
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
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