Welcome back to the 2025 NHL Predictions – Playoffs-style, from us here at Last Word on Hockey, where the stakes are as high as a Zamboni on rocket fuel. Tonight, it’s the Tampa Bay Lightning at the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of this heated Florida rivalry. Can the Panthers claw their way to a commanding 3-1 series lead, or will the Lightning strike again in Sunrise? Let’s … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: With A Win on Enemy Ice, Tampa Bay Is Now Down 2-1 in the First Round Series Against Florida.
NHL Rumours: Pittsburgh Penguins Could Use Draft Capital
It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re into the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, the teams that didn’t make the post-season are still being talked about. Plenty of changes could be on the horizon to get these clubs back into contention. We could see anything from re-toolings to complete roster teardowns. Some clubs have draft picks and prospects to … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Pittsburgh Penguins Could Use Draft Capital
Special Teams Help Dallas Stars Take 2-1 Series Lead vs. Colorado Avalanche
The Dallas Stars have only led for 1:02 of ice time the entire series, yet they have a 2-1 series lead over the Colorado Avalanche after three games that included the franchise’s first back-to-back overtime wins in the postseason. Forward Colin Blackwell, a fourth-liner who has been in and out of the lineup all year, became the unlikely hero in Game 2. Tyler Seguin buried the … [Read more...] about Special Teams Help Dallas Stars Take 2-1 Series Lead vs. Colorado Avalanche
Philadelphia Flyers Defender Out Six Months After Surgery
The Philadelphia Flyers will have to be without one of their defencemen for part of next season. News emerged late Thursday morning that Rasmus Ristolainen will be out six months after having tricep surgery in late March. The Finnish blueliner is expected to miss training camp. Per Flyers, Rasmus Ristolainen "underwent successful surgery on his right triceps tendon rupture on … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Flyers Defender Out Six Months After Surgery
Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators Mid-Series Recap
Well you know the saying, you’re not in trouble until you lose on home ice. With the series now 3-0, the Leafs are confident and the Sens are in trouble. The Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs have played a very intense 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff first-round series to this point. You know this by the fact the two most recent games took extra time to decide. It clearly … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators Mid-Series Recap