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Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, we will look at the New York Islanders taking on the Chicago Blackhawks. Don’t forget to check out more NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: December 12 New York Islanders V Chicago Blackhawks

The New York Rangers had the NHL’s best record last year. Now, 27 games into this season, they are mired in the middle of the pack with eight losses in their last 10 games. … [Read more...] about Rangers search for answers after losing to struggling Blackhawks

NEW YORK — Simon Holmstrom had a goal and two assists, Noah Dobson had a goal and an assist, and the New York Islanders held on to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 on Thursday night. Dennis Cholowski, Bo Horvat, and Max Tsyplakov also scored for the Islanders, and Jean-Gabriel Pageau had three assists. Ilya Sorokin made 27 saves as they improved to 3-2-1 in their last six … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks give up an early lead to lose 5-4 to the New York Islanders

Today’s Sports Highlight in History: 1971 — Bobby Hull of the Chicago Black Hawks (the team’s name was changed to Blackhawks in 1986) scores his 1,000th point with an assist in the first period of a 5-3 victory over the Minnesota North Stars. On this date: 1937 — Rookie Sammy Baugh throws second-half touchdown passes of 55, 78 and 33 yards to overcome a 14-7 Chicago lead and … [Read more...] about Today in Sports History: Bobby Hull scores his 1,000th point

The Capitals led the Eastern Conference when Ovechkin got injured Nov. 18, and they remain atop the conference more than three weeks into his absence. … [Read more...] about Capitals are rolling along without Alex Ovechkin thanks to depth that has kept them a contender