Last Word On Hockey

At the midway mark of their first-round matchup, the Colorado Avalanche vs Seattle Kraken series maintains a high level of intensity, speed and overall excitement. In their first postseason appearance, the Kraken stole game one on the road from the defending champions. After that early victory though, the Avs fought back to win the next two. That included spoiling Seattle’s … [Read more...] about Colorado Avalanche Gaining Momentum in Avalanche vs Kraken Series

Whatever happens in the next week, the Seattle Kraken earned respect around the league. In game one against the Colorado Avalanche, they stunned the defending champions with a 3-1 victory. Though a different story unfolded in game two, the Kraken still played a strong game. With a road win, too, they swung home-ice advantage into their own favour. And whether or not that … [Read more...] about Seattle Kraken Exceeding Expectations in Franchise’s Playoff Debut

With the Stanley Cup playoffs back underway, the Colorado Avalanche begin their quest to defend their title. In round one, they face the league’s youngest franchise in the Seattle Kraken. Bucking the “Sophomore Slump” stigma, Seattle followed up a disappointing inaugural season in 2021-22 (27-49-6) with a 100-point campaign. Both teams hope for a deep run, but the road will end … [Read more...] about Colorado Avalanche vs Seattle Kraken First-Round Series Preview

<span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Welcome back to another day of 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 … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: April 13th with Vegas Golden Knights vs Seattle Kraken

Typically, when fans think of any single NHL franchise, one or two key players come to mind immediately. The Pittsburgh Penguins are synonymous with Sidney Crosby, just as the Washington Capitals are with Alex Ovechkin, or Nathan MacKinnon with the Colorado Avalanche, or of course Connor McDavid with the Edmonton Oilers. Even weaker teams possess some “face of the … [Read more...] about Daniel Sprong Career Season a Pleasant Surprise in Seattle