Last Word On Hockey

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning rematch during the upcoming Stanley Cup Playoffs, which was confirmed over the weekend, brings intriguing storylines. Aside from lineup considerations for each team and determining the home-ice advantage, the remaining two weeks of the regular season bring few reasons to tune in. Now that this Atlantic division clash has been set, … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning Rematch Brings Intriguing Storylines

Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. 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 must-watch TV. Today’s featured game is the Detroit Red Wings vs Toronto Maple Leafs. Be sure … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: April 2nd with Detroit Red Wings vs Toronto Maple Leafs

After six straight years of first-round exits, the Toronto Maple Leafs are again back in the playoff picture this season. Kyle Dubas had himself a busy trade deadline adding many new faces to the Leaf’s lineup. Barring some miraculous shift In the standings however, the Leafs will be taking on the Tampa Bay Lightning once again in the first round. As many remember, the Leafs … [Read more...] about Why Lightning Will Strike Twice Against the Maple Leafs

Weekend games against the Carolina Hurricanes and Nashville Predators provided a clearer picture of what the Toronto Maple Leafs’ playoff lineup should look like. With their first-round opponent having been known for weeks, and home-ice advantage all but clinched, settling on a roster for the playoff opener against the Tampa Bay Lightning is the last item to determine. Head … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs’ Playoff Lineup Coming Into Focus After Weekend Games

Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. 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 must-watch TV. Today’s featured game is the Toronto Maple Leafs vs Carolina Hurricanes. Be … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: March 25 including Toronto Maple Leafs vs Carolina Hurricanes