Last Word On Hockey

Calgary’s season ended earlier than they hoped, but the Flames season was still a success. They tied the St. Louis Blues with 96 points but missed the playoffs on a tiebreaker. While missing the postseason stings, there’s a lot to be optimistic about. Calgary took a major step in its rebuild, with several young players showing growth, a winning culture taking root, and key … [Read more...] about Why The Flames Season Was a Success Despite Missing The Playoffs

After falling far short of expectations, the Seattle Kraken decided to make some changes. On Monday, they announced they’re moving on from Dan Bylsma, after only one year behind the bench. This means that the Kraken will be looking for their third head coach in their five-year history. The #SeaKraken have announced that head coach Dan Bylsma has been relieved of his … [Read more...] about Seattle Kraken Move On From Dan Bylsma

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

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 Ottawa Senators taking on the Toronto Maple Leafs. Don’t forget to check out more NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: April 22 Ottawa Senators vs Toronto Maple Leafs

The St. Louis Blues find themselves in a challenging position. Following two losses to the Winnipeg Jets, the Blue Note are down 2-0 as the best-of-seven series heads to St. Louis for Games 3 and 4. History is not on the side of the Blues. In the history of the NHL, only a little over 12% of teams who fall behind 2-0 rally to win the series. It is not impossible, but the Blues … [Read more...] about Making Sense of the St. Louis Blues Rough Start to the Playoffs