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
Golden Knights
Sharks rookies Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith are finding their groove in the NHL
San Jose lost its first nine games, eight of them without Celebrini, and has gone 9-6-3 since that rough start. Celebrini has caught fire with four goals and three assists in his last four games. … [Read more...] about Sharks rookies Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith are finding their groove in the NHL
Howden’s Third-Period Goal Powers Golden Knights to 4-3 Win Over Jets
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 Friday night at T-Mobile Arena in an entertaining, back-and-forth game. Brett Howden’s tap-in goal at 15:55 of the third period off… … [Read more...] about Howden’s Third-Period Goal Powers Golden Knights to 4-3 Win Over Jets
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
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