The Edmonton Oilers have advanced to the Second Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs after defeating the Los Angeles Kings in six games. Despite falling behind 0–2 in the series, the Oilers stormed back with four straight wins, once again ending the Kings’ playoff hopes. Apparently, fours are wild in this matchup; this marked the fourth consecutive year these two teams faced … [Read more...] about History Repeats Itself: the Edmonton Oilers Defeat the Los Angeles Kings for the Fourth Year in a Row
New York Rangers Hire Stanley Cup-Winning Coach
It didn’t take long for the New York Rangers to get their man. News came down Friday morning Mike Sullivan has been hired as the team’s new head coach. General manager Chris Drury announced the hire as Sullivan becomes the franchise’s 38th coach in its history. The 38th Head Coach in #NYR history. Welcome (back) to Broadway, Sully! pic.twitter.com/dUhWCBPm4A — New York Rangers … [Read more...] about New York Rangers Hire Stanley Cup-Winning Coach
Series Review Washington Capitals Prove too Much for Young Montreal Canadiens
The juggernaut Washington Capitals proved to be too much to handle for a young Montreal Canadiens team. The Capitals, who finished second overall in the regular season, were able to defeat the Canadiens in five games. Their first-round series was a lot closer than it appears on paper, as the Canadiens put up a valiant effort in all five contests. Excluding game 5, all their … [Read more...] about Series Review Washington Capitals Prove too Much for Young Montreal Canadiens
After Thrilling Playoff Series, Toronto Maple Leafs Close Out Ottawa Senators in 6 Games
The Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs came into Game 6 of their first-round Eastern Conference 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff matchup knowing it was all on the line. Both teams knew every play would be extremely valuable. In the end, the initial 3-0 series lead was too big for those Pesky Sens to overcome, and they were downed by the Leafs in Game 6. Let’s figure out what … [Read more...] about After Thrilling Playoff Series, Toronto Maple Leafs Close Out Ottawa Senators in 6 Games
NHL Predictions: Game 7 Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars
Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, we will look at the Colorado Avalanche taking on the Dallas Stars in a winner-take-all Game 7. Don’t forget … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Game 7 Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars