It’s Friday, we got news, and it’s probably a mixture of not-so-good and not-so-bad for fans of the Winnipeg Jets and the USA Olympic hockey team. The news is goaltender Connor Hellebuyck had Arthroscopic knee surgery and will miss the next four-to-six weeks. It would be ideal if he didn’t have to miss time. However, for both Winnipeg and Team USA, the timing of this injury is … [Read more...] about Winnipeg Jet and Team USA Injury News On this Friday
NHL Predictions: November 20th New York Rangers vs Colorado Avalanche
Welcome to another edition of NHL Predictions with us here at Last Word On Hockey. The New York Rangers had a difficult game against the Vegas Golden Knights, and the road trip won’t get any easier against one of the leagues top teams on Thursday, the Colorado Avalanche. The Avs have lost only one game in regulation, and the Rangers couldn’t be playing them at a worse time. NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: November 20th New York Rangers vs Colorado Avalanche
NHL Predictions: November 19th Buffalo Sabres vs Calgary Flames
Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions, with us here at Last Word On Hockey. Wednesday night’s matchup between the Buffalo Sabres and the Calgary Flames is the first of the year between the clubs. It also features the worst team from each conference. Sometimes these type of bottom feeder games explode into wildly entertaining games. Fingers crossed that this one … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: November 19th Buffalo Sabres vs Calgary Flames
Utah Mammoth Slumping Since Having Win Streak Snapped
The last three weeks have been a difficult time for the Utah Mammoth. Since having their seven-game win streak snapped by the Winnipeg Jets on October 26, the losses have piled up for Utah. Unfortunately, a new mascot can only help so much. What once looked like a team on the rise has quickly turned into one searching for answers, mostly to how they can bounce back. This … [Read more...] about Utah Mammoth Slumping Since Having Win Streak Snapped
Washington Capitals Have Injury Concern with Important Forward
Overall the Washington Capitals are off to an okay start, despite currently sitting seventh in the NHL’s Metropolitan Division standings. In saying that, defensively they remain a model for other NHL franchises, similar to 2024-25. However, they will now have to deal with a lengthy injury. We have learned, that on Friday one of their top forwards, Pierre-Luc Dubois, underwent … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals Have Injury Concern with Important Forward