A Tuesday night matchup features the Pittsburgh Penguins hosting the Tampa Bay Lightning. Welcome back to NHL predictions here on Last Word on Hockey! Each day, we take a look at all the NHL’s upcoming games, providing predictions and analyzing matchups. In today’s prediction, Sidney Crosby and the Penguins play host to Nikita Kucherov and the Lightning. Be sure to check out … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Nov. 19 Pittsburgh Penguins vs Tampa Bay Lightning
A Story on the Vancouver Canucks and How “Never Boring” Lives up to Its Name
In the book Never Boring author Ed Willes proves one thing and that is he knows how Vancouver Canucks fans feel. You can tell that by the table of contents. Ten of the twelve chapters start with the words “What If...” He’s been there. He’s seen that. And he’s got all the best stories. Even the Boring Bits Are Never Boring for Fans of the Canucks Here at Last Word, we don’t just … [Read more...] about A Story on the Vancouver Canucks and How “Never Boring” Lives up to Its Name
Kesselring Benefiting From Increased Role With Utah
With both Sean Durzi and John Marino out with long-term injuries, the Utah Hockey Club quickly found themselves missing two of their top right-handed defencemen. Management needed to figure out how to fill each defensive position. The team acquired Olli Maatta in a trade with the Detroit Red Wings to help. However, Michael Kesselring stepped into the new role and is benefiting … [Read more...] about Kesselring Benefiting From Increased Role With Utah
Injury Update On Washington Capitals Captain
The Washington Capitals have been in tremendous form lately. Alex Ovechkin has been the centrepiece of all this success. He came through for the Caps in their latest back-to-back against the Vegas Golden Knights and the Utah Hockey Club. Ovi potted five goals in those two games, including a hat trick against the Golden Knights. It’s been a great start to the season for the … [Read more...] about Injury Update On Washington Capitals Captain
Boston Bruins Make Coaching Change
The Boston Bruins are going in a new direction behind the bench. News emerged on Tuesday that Jim Montgomery has been fired by the club. Montgomery had been had coach for the Bruins since the 2022-23 season. General manager Don Sweeney announced that Joe Sacco will take over on an interim basis. Jim Montgomery Fired by Boston Bruins Montgomery had amassed a 120-41-23 record … [Read more...] about Boston Bruins Make Coaching Change