This was after Engvall’s goal. | Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images There are two games left in it, in Calgary and Detroit. Considering road trips can be season-altering, the fact that the New York Islanders have gone NHL .500 on this northwest trip with all their injuries has to be viewed as a something of a positive. Where each ‘1’ came from in their 1-1-1 record … [Read more...] about Islanders News: .500 start to road trip
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Islanders Anxiety – Episode 306 – Do It On Your Own
There’s a difference between being “mad at the Islanders” and “mad because of the Islanders.” Mike and Dan reflect on the Islanders’ Western Canada road trip so far, which has included one good game, one bad game and one unfortunate game. They were lucky to escape Edmonton with a point (and without giving up Connor McDavid’s 1000th) thanks to great performances by Ilya Sorokin … [Read more...] about Islanders Anxiety – Episode 306 – Do It On Your Own
NHL Predictions Canadian Edition Edmonton Oilers at Montreal Canadiens Nov. 18
Welcome to another edition of NHL Predictions. Each day our writers here at Last Word on Hockey take a look at the games, breaking down the key matchups and providing relevant analysis to how they might play out. Today, we feature the Montreal Canadiens as they host the Edmonton Oilers. Don’t forget to check out all the action, as our writers continue our NHL Predictions … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions Canadian Edition Edmonton Oilers at Montreal Canadiens Nov. 18
NHL Predictions: Nov. 18 San Jose Sharks vs. Detroit Red Wings
Welcome back to NHL Predictions! Let’s start the week with the San Jose Sharks taking on the Detroit Red Wings. Today, like every day, Last Word on Hockey looks at the games happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head matchups and other factors that may play in. This matchup between San Jose and Detroit is an important one for both sides, as … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Nov. 18 San Jose Sharks vs. Detroit Red Wings
San Jose Sharks Goalies Maybe Forced Into Carousel
The San Jose Sharks ended their road trip in an overtime loss against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Sharks are also returning to San Jose unknown of the situation with their goalies following an unknown injury status. The Sharks staff pulled Vitek Vanecek before the second period started in the game against Pittsburgh. Mackenzie Blackwood was given a five-minute warning before … [Read more...] about San Jose Sharks Goalies Maybe Forced Into Carousel