Who put the bee in the bonnet of Mark Kastelic, and will you do it again in October? Mark Kastelic has had the definition of a roller-coaster 2023-24. For example, in last night’s game against the Buffalo Sabres, he and the rest of the fourth line did well. Coming out the gate fast and hard, the line with Parker Kelly and Boris Katchouk registered a pair of goals. Kastelic … [Read more...] about The New and Improved Mark Kastelic
NHL Predictions: March 28 with Dallas Stars vs Vancouver Canucks
With the large amount of games on tonight’s NHL schedule, it might be hard to know where to start. We at the Last Word on Hockey have helped narrow your focus to our best bets. This round of NHL Predictions will help condense the slate into three best bets and one prop bet of the night. NHL Predictions New York Islanders vs Florida Panthers Head-to-Head: Islanders 1-1 … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: March 28 with Dallas Stars vs Vancouver Canucks
An In-Depth Look at Zone Entries Statistics for the Tampa Bay Lightning
On top of weekly in-depth writing on the Tampa Bay Lightning this season, we have also formed a statistics workbook of hand-tracked microstats to complement articles here at Last Word. Thanks to the efforts of Kyle Pereria and Jack Pallotta, we have a detailed workbook with statistics ranging from shots, passes, zone entries, and more. Today, we will analyze how the Lightning … [Read more...] about An In-Depth Look at Zone Entries Statistics for the Tampa Bay Lightning
Why Nick Suzuki is the Canadiens Future
Canadiens Nick Suzuki has shone this season. His breakout campaign which already has him besting career highs in goals and points, has fans excited for his future. Suzuki is blossoming into the perfect number-one centre for the Montreal Canadiens. Let’s take a look at the evolution of Nick Suzuki. Nick Suzuki Nick Suzuki has been a member of the Canadiens organization since … [Read more...] about Why Nick Suzuki is the Canadiens Future
Matthews Game Time Decision Against Caps
The Toronto Maple Leafs Head Coach Sheldon Keefe announced that Auston Matthews is a game-time decision. This was following him missing today’s practice so questions were expectedly swirling. As of now, it is just being reported as an illness. Auston Matthews Missing a Game Could be Costly, Individually One reason this is significant is for the purpose of individual accolades. … [Read more...] about Matthews Game Time Decision Against Caps