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 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens. Be sure to check out more NHL Predictions as the 2024-25 … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Feb 9 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens
Patrik Laine Honeymoon Phase is Over for the Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens acquired Patrik Laine this offseason from the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Canadiens traded defenseman Jordan Harris while also receiving a second-round pick in the deal. Laine was brought in to be the difference maker in the Habs offence. However, he went down with an injury in the preseason that kept him out of action for two months. Upon his return to … [Read more...] about Patrik Laine Honeymoon Phase is Over for the Montreal Canadiens
Cayden Primeau’s Future with the Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Cayden Primeau has dominated the AHL since his demotion earlier this season. Primeau was expected to be the backup goaltender to Sam Montembeault. However, he struggled in the NHL to begin the year. He lost the faith of his head coach Martin St. Louis who would subsequently bench him for ten straight games. Primeau was replaced in the NHL by Jakub … [Read more...] about Cayden Primeau’s Future with the Montreal Canadiens
Worst-Case Scenario for Montreal Canadiens
Following a period of success where they were one of the NHL’s best teams, the Montreal Canadiens are now in a freefall. They have dropped five straight games and counting. The team has looked like a shell of the group that was taking down some of the NHL’s top teams nightly. There are several contributing factors to the team’s recent skid. However, they now find themselves in … [Read more...] about Worst-Case Scenario for Montreal Canadiens
NHL Predictions: February 4 San Jose Sharks vs Montreal Canadiens
On this busy NHL slate, the San Jose Sharks head home for a matchup against the Montreal Canadiens. Welcome back to NHL Predictions! Today, like every day, Last Word on Hockey looks at the games happening and gives our predictions for each. We’ll also break down head-to-head matchups and other factors that may play a part. In The Bay, the Sharks are trying to head into the Four … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: February 4 San Jose Sharks vs Montreal Canadiens