Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are scheduled and then offers insight and analysis to help predict who will be victorious in head-to-head matchups. In this round of NHL Predictions, we are looking at the game between the Edmonton Oilers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs. Be sure to check out more NHL Predictions as the 2024-25 … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Nov. 16 Edmonton Oilers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
Dallas Stars Offence Surges After Recent Missed Opportunities
After uncharacteristic offensive struggles through the first 12 games of the 2024-25 season, the Dallas Stars offence has found its rhythm. The Stars narrowly avoided a shutout against the Winnipeg Jets on Nov. 9 and have now scored seven goals in back-to-back games since that game. This is the first time they have done so since the franchise moved to Dallas. “That’s hockey, … [Read more...] about Dallas Stars Offence Surges After Recent Missed Opportunities
How the Carolina Hurricanes Can Bounce Back from Recent Injuries
The media recently got some updates yesterday regarding the Carolina Hurricanes injuries, but the team will look a little different before players are cleared for return. There is a lot to consider for the coaching staff in these upcoming games. With many questions being posed, let’s dig in and analyze just what this means for the team going forward. What We Know About the … [Read more...] about How the Carolina Hurricanes Can Bounce Back from Recent Injuries
NHL Predictions: Nov. 16 Pittsburgh Penguins vs San Jose Sharks
Saturday night hockey in the NHL features a matchup between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the San Jose Sharks. Welcome back to NHL predictions here on Last Word on Hockey! Each day, we take a look at the league’s matchups, making predictions on all the NHLs games. In today’s matchup, Sidney Crosby and his Penguins limp into a matchup hosting Macklin Celebrini and the youthful … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Nov. 16 Pittsburgh Penguins vs San Jose Sharks
Edmonton Oiler Star Achieves Milestone
An Edmonton Oiler great achieved a milestone tonight that almost guarantees his status as an all-time great point producer. He couldn’t quite beat Mike Bossy, who achieved the feat in 656 games but Connor McDavid did it in game number 659 to incredibly become the fourth fastest to reach 1000 NHL career regular season points. Fittingly on a two-on-one rush with fellow superstar … [Read more...] about Edmonton Oiler Star Achieves Milestone