Welcome back to the return of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head matchups and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today’s featured game is the New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils. Be … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Dec. 2 New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers
Montreal Canadiens First Quarter Review
Twenty-two games into the 2024-25 season, the Montreal Canadiens rank 29th in the league with only eight wins. Heading into the year it was expected that the Canadiens would take a step forward. This has not been the case however as the team has struggled to begin the year. Let’s take a look at what we have learned so far from the Montreal Canadiens season. Montreal Canadiens … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens First Quarter Review
Examining Penguins Goaltenders Elevated Play
This season has been the worst season of Tristan Jarry‘s career. In eight starts, he has a record of 3-3-1, a save percentage of .881, and a goals against average of 3.88. In order to allow Jarry to regain his confidence and get going again, the Penguins sent him to the AHL with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Penguins for a brief conditioning stint. With the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre … [Read more...] about Examining Penguins Goaltenders Elevated Play
Utah Has Found Their Top Defenceman
Since being acquired from the Tampa Bay Lightning prior to the season, defenceman Mikhail Sergachev is proving his worth. The 26-year-old was originally drafted ninth overall by the Montreal Canadiens in 2016. He only played four games with Montreal and was then traded to Tampa in the Jonathan Drouin deal. The Utah Hockey Club gave up a haul to Tampa Bay that included J.J. … [Read more...] about Utah Has Found Their Top Defenceman
Four Disappointing Penguins This Season
So far this season, the Pittsburgh Penguins have been far more than disappointing. They currently are the fifth worst team in the league with just 20 points. They are currently last in a very competitive Metropolitan Division. A few Penguins abysmal play this season has led to an extremely disappointing and underwhelming season so far. Disappointing Penguins Players This … [Read more...] about Four Disappointing Penguins This Season