A chilly Friday night in the NHL features a Metropolitan Division showdown between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New York Rangers. Welcome to NHL predictions here on Last Word on Hockey! Each day, we examine upcoming games, to provide predictions in head to head matchups. In today’s prediction article, Sidney Crosby and the Penguins visit Madison Square Garden to face Igor … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Dec. 6 w/ Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers
Ducks Acquire Defenceman From the Rangers
Anaheim, CA—In a significant move aimed at bolstering the club’s back end, the Anaheim Ducks acquired veteran defenceman Jacob Trouba from the New York Rangers earlier today. In exchange, the Ducks have parted ways with promising young defenceman Urho Vaakanainen and a 2025 fourth-round draft pick. Surprisingly, the Rangers managed to shed Trouba’s entire contract without … [Read more...] about Ducks Acquire Defenceman From the Rangers
Flames Goalscoring Woes Are a Cause for Concern
Through the first 27 games of the season, the Calgary Flames sit 24th in the league in goalscoring. The first quarter of the Flames season has been a positive one. The team has surprised many and currently find themselves third in the Pacific division, and in the Western Conference playoff picture. However, despite their current spot in the standings, Calgary’s inability to … [Read more...] about Flames Goalscoring Woes Are a Cause for Concern
Utah Forward Looks To Gain Confidence After Breaking Goal Drought
It’s now a quarter-way into the 2024-2025 season and Utah Hockey Club’s Nick Schmaltz is still one of the top forwards on the team. Known mostly for his playmaking ability, he still has one of the better wrist shots in the league. Despite this, Schmaltz fell into a scoring drought. Before getting his first of the year, Schmaltz had difficulty finding the back of the net for a … [Read more...] about Utah Forward Looks To Gain Confidence After Breaking Goal Drought
What the Injuries to Key Forwards Mean for the Ducks’ Season
The Anaheim Ducks face significant challenges as young forwards Leo Carlsson and Trevor Zegras are out injured. In a season focused on development rather than playoff contention, these setbacks raise concerns among Duck fans and management alike. Leo Carlsson’s Upper-Body Injury Leo Carlsson‘s upper-body and Trevor Zegras‘ lower-body injuries leave the Anaheim Ducks without two … [Read more...] about What the Injuries to Key Forwards Mean for the Ducks’ Season