Two Canadian teams that believe themselves to be Stanley Cup favourites are in action tonight. For the Toronto Maple Leafs, it is game two of their series. However, for the Edmonton Oilers, led by superstar Connor McDavid this is the start of their first-round 2024 NHL Stanley Cup playoff matchup. Toronto is currently down 1-0 to the Boston Bruins in their Eastern Conference Quarter-final matchup. Also, they have some injury and lineup news that needs to be covered. The Oilers square off in their Western Conference playoff matchup against the Los Angeles Kings.  In Toronto ..read more

The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are finally here, and once again it will be the Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings in round one. Lately, the Oilers have had the Kings number. However, the Kings is hoping that after a relatively disappointing season, they can change their fortunes in the playoffs. Let’s breakdown the matchup and highlight some key areas each team will need to focus on in the Edmonton Oilers vs LA Kings series. Edmonton Oilers vs LA Kings Odd and Promos Heading into the series, the Edmonton Oilers are currently sitting as -190 favourites, courtesy of FanDuel. The Kings on the ot ..read more

The Edmonton Oilers unprecedented leader Connor McDavid has eclipsed another offensive standard by collecting 100 assists in 2023-24. It was a bit touch-and-go for a couple games, as his status was up in the air with a lower-body injury. Conversely, once McDavid got back into the lineup tonight, you knew he’d be ready to go. He even scored his 32nd goal just 53 seconds into the game. Moreover, this year has definitely confirmed the trend of increased scoring output seen over the past three seasons, as the 100-assist feat is a prime example of this fact. Furthermore, the Tampa Bay Lightning sn ..read more

The Edmonton Oilers lineup is incredibly healthy heading into the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. Okay, okay, Connor McDavid aside, but even still you could look at his recent absenteeism as maintenance. The Oilers were firmly in their playoff position. Furthermore, of course, McDavid wanted to maintain his dominance in the Art Ross race, but it is also good to share the love. Currently, McDavid sits on five Art Ross trophies to his name. Plus, Nikita Kucherov has been absolutely on fire and is well-deserving of his second time capturing the Art Ross trophy for the NHL’s regular season scoring ..read more

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 Detroit Red Wings vs Toronto Maple Leafs Head-to-Head: Red Wings 1-1 Maple Leafs TV: CBC; Sportsnet; Bally Sports Detroit; ESPN+ Our opening game of NHL predictions has the Detroit Red Wings just trying to stay alive against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Alex Lyon is the expected starter for the Red ..read more

Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today’s featured game is the Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers. Be sure to check out more NHL predictions in the coming days. NHL Predictions Chicago Blackhawks vs St Louis Blues Head-to-Head: Blackhawks 1-2 Blues TV: NBC Sports Chicago; Bally Sports Midwest; ESPN+ Our opening game of NHL p ..read more

Connor McDavid is currently listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury, and his status for tonight’s game is uncertain. His Edmonton Oilers are set to take on the Vegas Golden Knights tonight from Rogers Arena in the Alberta capital. Currently, the Oilers have six games remaining if McDavid is to gain any ground on his fellow Art Ross competitors. "It’s day to day." Coach Knoblauch updates the media on Connor McDavid’s status after practice at @RogersPlace. @Enterprise | #LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/BWpq3lK62K — Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) April 9, 2024 Who Is Battling McDavid for ..read more

One of these stats for Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews is almost sealed and one still has a lot of work to do. Currently, McDavid sits on 99 assists while Matthews  is at 64 red lights. But, no reason we cannot discuss which is more impressive in the interim. It seems once you figure it out, 100 assists is probably easier. However, figuring it out is the hard part. It’s like that first million dollars. So, what better way to kick off our discussion, on which feat is more impressive in an NHL regular season 70 goals or 100 assists. Let’s take a look and find out. The Edmonton Oiler Leg ..read more

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 Colorado Avalanche vs Edmonton Oilers Head-to-Head: Avalanche 1-0 Oilers TV: Sportsnet West; Altitude; ESPN+ Our opening and featured game of NHL predictions has the Colorado Avalanche visiting the Edmonton Oilers. Alexandar Georgiev is the confirmed starter for the Avalanche, who are 7-2-1 in ..read more

As the 2024 NHL regular season winds down, the three Western Canadian teams in 2024 NHL Stanley Cup playoff positions are in decent shape. In the NHL’s Western Conference, each of the Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers, and Winnipeg Jets securely hold down playoff spots. Here we will focus on the Edmonton Oilers update and look at how their performance as of late translates into them rounding into playoff form.   McDavid Leads the Oilers as They Prepare for the Post-Season Despite there being some holes in the Oilers lineup, make no mistake this team is a 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Conten ..read more