Wayne Gretzky holds more records than we have time to discuss. However, one of the main ones that seemed destined to last forever has been broken. This afternoon versus the New York Islanders, Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals has scored his 895th career goal, making him the NHL’s all-time goals leader. (As a side note and props to 99, his 50 in 39 still seems … [Read more...] about The Gr8 Chase is Over as Alex Ovechkin Scores Goal 895
The Florida Panthers Are Without Top Forward for the Weekend
Paul Maurice has some news for the Florida Panthers today, and it’s not what the fans want to hear. Aleksander Barkov will miss at least the weekend’s games with an upper-body injury. He’s currently listed as day-to-day. The Panthers are firmly on their Montreal to Windsor corridor trip. Montreal twice, Toronto, Ottawa (tomorrow), and Detroit (Sunday). Four games in a row on … [Read more...] about The Florida Panthers Are Without Top Forward for the Weekend
Dallas Stars Injury as Forward Likely to Miss Pittsburgh Game
It looks like the Dallas Stars injuries will affect the lineup once again as they host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday afternoon. The Stars have dealt with more than their fair share of injuries this season, and their depth will continue to be tested as the playoffs approach. Long-time captain Jamie Benn was a late scratch from the lineup for Thursday’s win over the … [Read more...] about Dallas Stars Injury as Forward Likely to Miss Pittsburgh Game
NHL Predictions Senators Edition with the Florida Panthers at Ottawa on Saturday, April 5th
Both teams meet in differing playoff fights as we enter action on the first Saturday of April. You know the NHL’s Stanley Cup Playoffs are just days away now, you can smell it. Welcome to NHL Predictions as the Ottawa Senators host their fellow Atlantic Division opponents in this one. After the teams split their first two meetings of 2024-25, just who will emerge this go … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions Senators Edition with the Florida Panthers at Ottawa on Saturday, April 5th
NHL Predictions: April 5th Columbus Blue Jackets vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are scheduled then offers insight and analysis to help predict who will be victorious in head-to-head matchups. Today, we are looking at the game between the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Toronto Maple Leafs. Be sure to check out more NHL Predictions as the 2024-25 season continues. NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: April 5th Columbus Blue Jackets vs Toronto Maple Leafs