It hasn’t been an easy road thus far for the Washington Capitals. The Florida Panthers’ high-powered offence, led by superstars Jonathan Huberdeau and Aleksander Barkov, looked to be heating up in Game 2. However, in Games 1 and 3, Washington put together two hard-fought wins. Though the Capitals benefited from a strong neutral zone defence, it was netminders Vitek Vanecek and … [Read more...] about Goaltending Takes Centre Stage as Washington Capitals Lead Series Against Panthers
NHL Predictions: May 7th with New York Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins
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 New York Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins. NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: May 7th with New York Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL Predictions: May 5th with Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers
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 Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers. NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: May 5th with Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers
Washington Capitals Forward Tom Wilson Out for Game 2
Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson will miss tonight’s Game 2 matchup against the Florida Panthers. Tom Wilson (lower body) is getting treatment today and will be a game time decision tomorrow, Capitals coach Peter Laviolette said today. John Carlson is fine after taking hit from Sam Bennett late in game last nights Optional practice for Capitals today. — Tom Gulitti … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals Forward Tom Wilson Out for Game 2
Washington Capitals vs Florida Panthers First Round Series Preview
On the second day of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the first-round series of the Washington Capitals vs Florida Panthers will begin. In theory, there’s a vast gap between these two teams. The Panthers remain a favoured contender to win it all, while the Capitals are a wild-card underdog. Still, the result of this matchup remains far from certain. Several prominent factors … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals vs Florida Panthers First Round Series Preview