The Pittsburgh Penguins goaltending situation is as unclear as it’s been in the Sidney Crosby era. Each game has changed the situation. Typical starter Tristan Jarry lost his starting role to back-up Alex Nedeljkovic down the stretch last regular season. Although he is being paid over $5 million per season against the cap, Jarry’s play has fallen since the beginning of the … [Read more...] about The Pittsburgh Penguins Next Move for Goaltending Is Clear
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NHL Predictions: Nov. 5 New York Islanders Vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day our writers here at Last Word on Hockey take a look at the games and give analysis. Our team break down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then make predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, the New York Islanders will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins. Don’t forget to check out all the action, as our … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Nov. 5 New York Islanders Vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Game Preview: Flyers at Canes
James Guillory-Imagn Images Carolina looks to earn its seventh straight win against the last-place Flyers. The Hurricanes look to make it seven straight wins when they host the Flyers Tuesday night. Carolina 8-2-0 enters the contest red hot, averaging over four goals per game in its current winning streak. The offensive production has a good chance of staying high … [Read more...] about Game Preview: Flyers at Canes
Hurricanes Surging to Start the Season: 10 Thoughts Through 10 Games
Ten games down, and October is already behind us. The Carolina Hurricanes are sitting at 8-2-0, with a six-game winning streak, and have the highest point percentage in the Eastern… … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Surging to Start the Season: 10 Thoughts Through 10 Games
How the Toronto Maple Leafs Goalies Are Playing to Expectations
The Toronto Maple Leafs came into the 2024-25 season with undeniable talent at the goaltender position. Despite the high level of optimism, the goalies for the Leafs did have one major question mark remaining. Just who was going to get all the starts for the full 82-game schedule? Today we shall analyze the expectations as the Leafs entered the season. Then, we will compare … [Read more...] about How the Toronto Maple Leafs Goalies Are Playing to Expectations