Welcome back to NHL Predictions, this time it is our 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs preview, where we break down matchups, analyze trends, and pretend we aren’t just flipping coins and calling it “advanced analytics.” This year’s Sunshine State Showdown brings us a sizzler, the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Florida Panthers. It’s palm trees versus storm clouds, retirees versus beach … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Playoff Series Preview with Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers
Game 1 Ottawa Senators at Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Predictions Playoffs Edition
We’ve been waiting for over 20 years for the return of the Battle of Ontario, the playoff version. For this edition of NHL Predictions, presented by us here at Last Word on Hockey, that long anticipated wait is finally over. The 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs get going for the Ottawa Senators and the Toronto Maple Leafs today, on Easter Sunday. Be sure to keep up with this … [Read more...] about Game 1 Ottawa Senators at Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Predictions Playoffs Edition
Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils First Round Series Preview
With the regular season having concluded, hockey fans the world over are glued to the feeds of their favourite teams to follow the scores and all the storylines that come with the postseason. Here at Last Word on Hockey, we are no different in this excitement. With each series of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, our team will be reviewing and previewing the games we all want the … [Read more...] about Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils First Round Series Preview
NHL Predictions Central Division Playoff Series St. Louis Blues at Winnipeg Jets
Welcome to NHL Predictions and Game 2 of the Winnipeg Jets and St. Louis Blues 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series! Like the regular season, Last Word On Hockey will review each game and give our thoughts and predictions. After Winnipeg was able to battle back and prevail in Game 1, will they be able to go more of the wire-to-wire approach in Game 2? Or, will St. … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions Central Division Playoff Series St. Louis Blues at Winnipeg Jets
Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild First Round Series Preview
It’s time for another Last Word on Hockey First-Round series preview. This time we go in-depth on the opening-round series between the Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild series. Vegas won the Pacific Division crown for the fourth time in franchise history. The Knights will take on a Wild team that survived injuries in the second-half of the season. Vegas lost a hard-fought … [Read more...] about Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild First Round Series Preview