Last Word On Hockey

Today we see some more of the unfortunate part of extra hockey. Of course we get more goals, more saves, more bone-jarring hits, more champions, but we will also get…more injuries. The Pittsburgh Penguins released an update on the status of their captain today. Sidney Crosby, who had also been captain for Team Canada at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, will miss a … [Read more...] about After Injury at Olympics, an Update on Penguins Sidney Crosby’s Status

The Dallas Stars have a little bit of somewhat expected news to announce today coming off the NHL’s break for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. Their star forward, who represented Finland at the Olympic Games, Mikko Rantanen, has an injury that will see him miss some action. Let’s discuss the details and how it might impact Dallas. Glen Gulutzan said Mikko Rantanen will … [Read more...] about The Dallas Stars Will Be Without their Big Finnish Star for a Bit

USA Hockey won the gold medal over Canada in one of the most thrilling games in recent memory. The Americans edged the Canadians, 2-1, in overtime at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. This was the Americans first gold medal in men’s hockey in nearly a half-century. It was a historic victory for the United States, and we break down the numbers behind the win. USA Hockey: … [Read more...] about USA Hockey’s Gold Medal Win By the Numbers

Team Canada and Team USA have just wrapped up a tremendous men’s ice hockey tournament at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. Going into the second intermission tied 1-1, you knew the actual would be ferocious. This was further fueled by a dust up in front of the benches to end the period. The third ended after a couple power plays. But what more fitting way to decide this … [Read more...] about The USA Wins Gold in Dramatic Fashion, 2-1 in Overtime Against Canada in Olympics Final

Welcome to Last Word On Hockey’s 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics men’s ice hockey predictions. Each day, our writers 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 Team USA battling Team Canada in the gold medal … [Read more...] about 2026 Winter Olympic Hockey Predictions: Gold Medal, USA vs Canada