The NHL regular season is nearly here, and the Pacific Division remains one of the most unpredictable in hockey. Using advanced projection models and a 100,000-season Monte Carlo simulation, here’s how the division could shake out when the dust settles in Last Word on Hockey’s Pacific Division Preview. We bring you the other divisions, too. Be sure to check out the Atlantic, … [Read more...] about 2025–26 Pacific Division Preview Including Division Leaders and Darkhorses
Analysis of the 2025-26 Montreal Canadiens Opening Night Lineup
The Montreal Canadiens roster for the start of the 2025-26 has now been finalized. The team made its final roster cuts following their exhibition loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. Judging from the lines we saw in the final preseason games and from line rushes in practice, the team’s opening night formation has become clear. Let’s take a look at the projected … [Read more...] about Analysis of the 2025-26 Montreal Canadiens Opening Night Lineup
NHL Predictions: October 7th, Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers
The Penguins and Rangers open their season in legendary Madison Square Garden. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here on Last Word on Hockey! Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for all the NHL’s games. In tonight’s matchup, the New York Rangers host the Pittsburgh Penguins to kick off the beginning of the 2025-26 NHL season. NHL Predictions New York … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: October 7th, Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers
The 2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings Prediction
The 2025-26 NHL season kicks off today when the Florida Panthers host the Chicago Blackhawks and raise their second Stanley Cup Championship banner. With another season upon us, it is time for Last Word On Hockey to make some predictions. Four writers have been given a division to write about and predict, so check out the Atlantic, Central, and Pacific here. Today, we are … [Read more...] about The 2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings Prediction
New York Islander Matthew Schaefer Point Projection for 2025-26
The Puck will drop on the New York Islanders 2025-26 season on Thursday Night. They will be taking on their rival Pittsburgh Penguins. Here at Last Word on Sports, we have been doing point projections for players around the league. The news dropped Monday that the number one overall pick, Matthew Schaefer, will start the season with the Islanders. We felt that this news … [Read more...] about New York Islander Matthew Schaefer Point Projection for 2025-26