Last Word On Hockey

It has finally happened. Fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs can be excused for their excessive celebration of their team’s first-round series win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. It has been a while since they accomplished this feat (you might have heard). For a team that has long been criticized for underachieving, their success in critical moments helped them advance in the Stanley … [Read more...] about Success in Critical Moments Help the Toronto Maple Leafs Advance In The Stanley Cup Playoffs

With the final Game 7 of round one wrapping up last night, Round 2 is quickly approaching. Tonight, the Florida Panthers vs Toronto Maple Leafs kicks off the second round of the NHL Playoffs. You could argue both teams had upsets in their first round, but it 100% applies to the Panthers who will look to do the same thing again. Toronto was favoured on paper, but maybe not … [Read more...] about Florida Panthers vs Toronto Maple Leafs Second Round Preview

<span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Welcome back to another day of Welcome back to another day of Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: May 2nd with Florida Panthers vs Toronto Maple Leafs

<span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Welcome back to another day of Welcome back to another day of Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: April 27th with Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs finally look like a playoff team. Detractors have always pointed out their lack of grit or star players coming up small in big moments. Many of their corps players remain from past playoff failures, but they look different. Adding in a sprinkle of experience and calm brought by the likes of Ryan O’Reilly and Luke Schenn, management might have ultimately … [Read more...] about The Toronto Maple Leafs Finally Look Like A Playoff Team