Welcome back to another edition of hockey predictions from us folks here at Last Word on Hockey! Unlike normal, this time we aren’t looking at NHL games, but rather those games for the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off best-on-best tournament. Today, our predictions series brings you the opening game of this tournament as Team Sweden will be in Montreal, Quebec to take on the home Team … [Read more...] about 2025 4 Nations Face-Off Predictions featuring Canada versus Sweden
All Nations’ Eyes on Team Canada’s Goaltending in 2025 4 Nations Face-Off Tourney
Leading into the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, one question is at the forefront when it comes to Team Canada. Fortunately, one question among the goalies that has been answered is that Jordan Binnington will be the game one goalie for Canada versus Team Sweden. However, just how the goaltending depth chart shakes down and when, and if, Adin Hill and Sam Montembeault get … [Read more...] about All Nations’ Eyes on Team Canada’s Goaltending in 2025 4 Nations Face-Off Tourney
St. Louis Blues Should Take Advantage of Apparent Interest in Their Captain
The St. Louis Blues enter the 4 Nations Face-Off in an interesting spot. The team is only eight points out of the final Western Conference playoff spot. However, the team’s inconsistent play since New Year’s shows the team may not be ready for a playoff push. The Blues have thought this, too, as they have already parted ways with veteran Brandon Saad. Suppose the Blues are … [Read more...] about St. Louis Blues Should Take Advantage of Apparent Interest in Their Captain
Freddy Fanatic: A Die-Hard’s Perspective on the Tampa Bay Lightning Playoff Push
As the 2024-2025 NHL season moves into its second half following the 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament, the Tampa Bay Lightning find themselves in a familiar yet nerve-wracking position: fighting for a playoff spot. For most fans, this is an exciting time. For Freddy Fanatic, a die-hard Lightning supporter, it’s an emotional crisis of epic proportions, while also exciting. While … [Read more...] about Freddy Fanatic: A Die-Hard’s Perspective on the Tampa Bay Lightning Playoff Push
NHL Rumours: Montreal Canadiens Trade Possiblities
It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. We’re getting ready to start the Four Nations Faceoff. However, general managers still have the wheels turning on what they should do next. We have a number of teams that are thinking about what they need to do at the March 7 trade deadline. Will some teams add or will they have to subtract? One team that’s on the borderline of a … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Montreal Canadiens Trade Possiblities
What Makes the Carolina Hurricanes Defence So Successful? A Deep-Look into the Top-Line
Whenever the Carolina Hurricanes hit the ice, there are bound to be inconsistencies in each game, as with any team. However, one team component stands out most often as a positive force leading the way to victory. If you haven’t guessed already, I am talking about the Carolina Hurricanes defence. All three defensive lines have been packing a punch, establishing themselves as … [Read more...] about What Makes the Carolina Hurricanes Defence So Successful? A Deep-Look into the Top-Line
The World Cup of Hockey is In the News Right Now
With the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off tournament just minutes away from starting, more excitement in the world of international hockey. Making news right now, the NHL and the NHLPA have come together to announce a World Cup of Hockey for 2028. What a way to kick-start this year’s tourney. Team Canada and Team Sweden square off at the Bell Centre at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard … [Read more...] about The World Cup of Hockey is In the News Right Now
4 Nations Face-Off Predictions: United States vs. Finland
The 4 Nations Face-Off has begun! After Canada and Sweden started the fun on Wednesday, the tournament continues on Thursday, with the United States taking on Finland from the Bell Centre in Montreal. It will be the first game of the tournament for both teams. 4 Nations Face-Off United States vs. Finland Time: 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time TV: ESPN, ESPN+ As mentioned earlier, both … [Read more...] about 4 Nations Face-Off Predictions: United States vs. Finland
Utah Hockey Club Forward Has Been Near Perfect Since Returning From Injury
The Utah Hockey Club really missed Dylan Guenther’s play when he was out nearly a month with a lower-body injury. Besides Clayton Keller, Guenther is one of Utah’s most important forwards, especially when it comes to scoring goals. Since returning from his injury, Guenther hasn’t missed a beat as he keeps finding the net. His last game before being put on injured reserve was a … [Read more...] about Utah Hockey Club Forward Has Been Near Perfect Since Returning From Injury