Feb. 8: TSN’s Pierre LeBrun provided an update to Barzal’s timeline this afternoon. LeBrun shared that Barzal had a small procedure on his injured kneecap on Thursday, and a normal recovery timeline would place Barzal’s return around six weeks from now. No matter if Barzal returns quicker or later than expected he should return to the Islanders’ active lineup sometime in … [Read more...] about Mathew Barzal Reportedly Out Six Weeks After Knee Procedure
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Islanders Gameday: Entering the break with the Wild
Let’s say hello to family and friends. | Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images The Islanders bring their ever-growing Minnesota contingent for a visit home. The Islanders enter the 4 Nations break with a final game in Minnesota, where the Wild will get one last look at Brock Nelson before acquiring him later this month/signing him next summer, in accordance … [Read more...] about Islanders Gameday: Entering the break with the Wild
Wild 6 (EN), Islanders 3: Out of bounces, out of gas
Yeesh. | Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images A strong first half disappears in a hail of North Star-colored volleys. Finishing out a border-crossing back-to-back against two of the West’s best teams, the Islanders appeared to run out of gas as things bounced against them Saturday night in Minnesota. The Islanders had a good first 30 minutes, with goals from … [Read more...] about Wild 6 (EN), Islanders 3: Out of bounces, out of gas
NHL Predictions: Feb. 8 Toronto Maple Leafs vs Vancouver Canucks
Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are scheduled and offers insight and analysis to help predict who will be victorious in head-to-head matchups. In today’s round of NHL Predictions, we are looking at the game between the Toronto Maple Leafs vs Vancouver Canucks. Be sure to check out more NHL Predictions as the 2024-25 … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Feb. 8 Toronto Maple Leafs vs Vancouver Canucks
NHL Predictions: February 8 Pittsburgh Penguins vs Philadelphia Flyers
Pennsylvania rivals face-off as the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Philadelphia Flyers. 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 the final game before the Four Nations Face-Off, both of these teams are looking to gauge where their roster is at prior to the … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: February 8 Pittsburgh Penguins vs Philadelphia Flyers