The Pittsburgh Penguins conclude their 2024–25 season on home ice tonight, hosting the Washington Capitals at PPG Paints Arena. 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 today’s matchup, the Penguins aim to finish their season on a high note, while the Capitals look … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: April 17th Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins
Washington Capitals Lock Up Forward for Two More Years
It’s been a season Washington Capitals fans will talk about for years. It’s had everything, from coming out of nowhere to post a 51-21-9 record, good for 111 points and a Metropolitan Division championship. Then, it was onto watching franchise icon Alex Ovechkin break Wayne Gretzky‘s goal record, something many thought impossible. Things keep improving as the Washington … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals Lock Up Forward for Two More Years
NHL Prediction: April 15th New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals
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 Washington Capitals. Don’t forget to check out more … [Read more...] about NHL Prediction: April 15th New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals
NHL Prediction: April 6th New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals
Could this be, could this be the game that the NHL’s all-time goal scorer record is broken? If that doesn’t get you into today’s edition of NHL Predictions, we don’t know what will. Today, like every 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 … [Read more...] about NHL Prediction: April 6th New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals
The Gr8 Chase is Over as Alex Ovechkin Scores Goal 895
Wayne Gretzky holds more records than we have time to discuss. However, one of the main ones that seemed destined to last forever has been broken. This afternoon versus the New York Islanders, Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals has scored his 895th career goal, making him the NHL’s all-time goals leader. (As a side note and props to 99, his 50 in 39 still seems … [Read more...] about The Gr8 Chase is Over as Alex Ovechkin Scores Goal 895