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 New York Islanders taking on the Seattle Kraken. Don’t forget to check out more NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Nov. 16 New York Islanders vs Seattle Kraken
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How the Carolina Hurricanes Can Bounce Back from Recent Injuries
The media recently got some updates yesterday regarding the Carolina Hurricanes injuries, but the team will look a little different before players are cleared for return. There is a lot to consider for the coaching staff in these upcoming games. With many questions being posed, let’s dig in and analyze just what this means for the team going forward. What We Know About the … [Read more...] about How the Carolina Hurricanes Can Bounce Back from Recent Injuries
NHL Predictions: Nov. 16 Pittsburgh Penguins vs San Jose Sharks
Saturday night hockey in the NHL features a matchup between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the San Jose Sharks. Welcome back to NHL predictions here on Last Word on Hockey! Each day, we take a look at the league’s matchups, making predictions on all the NHLs games. In today’s matchup, Sidney Crosby and his Penguins limp into a matchup hosting Macklin Celebrini and the youthful … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Nov. 16 Pittsburgh Penguins vs San Jose Sharks
Dallas Stars Offence Surges After Recent Missed Opportunities
After uncharacteristic offensive struggles through the first 12 games of the 2024-25 season, the Dallas Stars offence has found its rhythm. The Stars narrowly avoided a shutout against the Winnipeg Jets on Nov. 9 and have now scored seven goals in back-to-back games since that game. This is the first time they have done so since the franchise moved to Dallas. “That’s hockey, … [Read more...] about Dallas Stars Offence Surges After Recent Missed Opportunities
Mattias Samuelsson’s Injury Issues Creating Problems for Sabres
Defense continues to cause problems for the Buffalo Sabres. The team’s blue line corps has struggled for years due to incoherence and overcrowding, the latter issue being compounded when Bowen… … [Read more...] about Mattias Samuelsson’s Injury Issues Creating Problems for Sabres