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On the heels of Team Canada’s high-stakes Olympic battle against Team USA on Sunday, Connor McDavid is looking to turn down the temperature on the matchup ahead of the gold medal game. McDavid looked to focus on the action on the rink instead of the geopolitical elements that factor into the matchup. “I’m not going […]

On Sunday, theUnited States and Canada will square off in the highly anticipated gold medal men’s hockey game—a fitting way to close the curtain on the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. However, one guy won’t be on the ice. On Saturday, it was confirmed that Canada defenseman Josh Morrissey will not be playing due to […]

Chicago Blackhawks forward Nick Foligno hasn’t been past the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in his nearly two-decade National Hockey League career — but he could get another opportunity ahead of the March 6 NHL Trade Deadline. With the Hawks sitting at 22-26-9 at the tail end of the Olympic break, and a […]

Hockey lovers across the world are excited about the gold medal matchup in men’s hockey at the 2026 Olympics, between Team USA and Team Canada. Canadians are closely monitoring the health of their star and captain, Sidney Crosby. Crosby, who has been hurt, is a game-time decision, per Sportsnet. Crosby skated on Saturday, per Elliotte […]

Logan Stanley, the 6-foot-7 defenseman for the Winnipeg Jets, has spent the past decade with the organization after being selected 18th overall in the 2016 NHL Draft. This season, he has boosted his value by setting career highs with nine goals and 18 points in 55 games. However, with the Mar. 6 NHL Trade Deadline […]

As the roster freeze lifts on Monday, the New York Rangers are primed to be active sellers ahead of the March 6 NHL trade deadline. General manager Chris Drury has already begun restructuring the roster, moving defenseman Carson Soucy to the New York Islanders and dealing All-Star winger Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings. […]

The Vancouver Canucks will be without forward Filip Chytil indefinitely after he suffered a facial fracture during practice on Wednesday, head coach Adam Foote confirmed Friday. The injury occurred as players not participating in the Olympic break skated at UBC. A puck from a Brock Boeser slapshot deflected off a skate, bounced off the Plexiglas, […]

On Friday, the U.S. Men’s Hockey Team defeated Slovakia 6-2 to advance to the gold medal game against Canada at the Milan Olympics. If they win, they will win their first gold medal since the “Miracle on Ice” in 1980 in Lake Placid. One of the players helping carry the Americans across the finish line […]

The Philadelphia Flyers are near the bottom of the Eastern Conference at this time. Philadelphia had some hope that new head coach Rick Tocchet could help them become postseason contenders sooner rather than later. However, things have not worked out as everyone envisioned, at least for season one. There are certainly some positives to speak […]

The St. Louis Blues are near the bottom of the NHL at this time. They are in the midst of the NHL’s Olympic break, so they have an opportunity to rest and reset. However, they remain the third-worst team in the Western Conference. And that could spark some tough decisions involving players such as Robert […]

It took an epic comeback by Canada to get past Finland in the semifinal round of the Olympic hockey tournament. Canada rallied from a 2-0 deficit to defeat their opponents 3-2 and set up a gold medal match up with the United States on Sunday. Juuse Saros didn’t hesitate when asked if Sam Bennett’s goalie […]

The gold medal matchup between Team USA and Team Canada will be the last event of the 2026 Winter Olympics. It may also be the most anticipated hockey game since the legendary 1980 victory by the United States over the Soviet Union in Lake Placid. There is a very good chance that the USA-Canada matchup […]

Tage Thompson helped Team USA get off to a strong start versus Slovakia in the men’s ice hockey semifinals, something that has been lacking in these Winter Olympics, but he did not finish the game. The Buffalo Sabres star, who tallied a goal and assist in a 6-2 win, appeared to suffer a lower-body injury. […]

Team USA pulled out with a big 6-2 win over Slovakia in the Semi-Finals in the 2026 Winter Olympic tournament. The team is seemingly on the verge of punching its ticket to the gold medal game against Canada after Jack Hughes hit an amazing shot to give the USA a big lead. Hughes, who is […]

Team USA men’s hockey is battling Slovakia in the semifinals at the Olympics. Dylan Larkin opened the scoring for the Americans for the second consecutive game, slipping a wrist shot past the goaltender early in the first period. When the cameras went to the crowd for reactions, they found a rather famous fan in former […]

Team Canada did it again. In the men’s ice hockey tournament at the 2026 Olympics, Canada came from behind in the third period to defeat Finland, 3-2. Despite trailing for most of the game, Canada had tilted the ice and taken control. That’s despite the fact that they were playing without Sidney Crosby. Crosby was […]

Although the Los Angeles Kings are a much better hockey team with Artemi Panarin in the fold, they will sorely miss Kevin Fiala for the rest of the 2025-26 season after the forward suffered a devastating leg injury while playing for Switzerland at the 2026 Winter Olympics. With the NHL Trade Deadline now just two […]

Team Finland entered Friday’s semifinal of the men’s ice hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics in search of another shot at gold. Finland won the gold medal in 2022, defeating Russia (the Olympic Athletes of Russia due to sanctions), 2-1. They held a two-goal lead against Team Canada midway through the game, 2-0. But […]

Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki scored a late game-tying goal to help lift Team Canada to a 4-3 overtime win over Czechia in a thriller in the Olympics quarterfinals in Milano Cortina on Wednesday. Canada trailed 3-2 late in the third period before Suzuki found the equalizer to force extra time. Just 82 seconds into […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning have only lost once in regulation since the beginning of 2026. Tied at the top of the Eastern Conference with the Carolina Hurricanes, the Bolts are all in for a return to the Stanley Cup Final. With the NHL trade deadline upcoming, Lightning GM Julien BriseBois will likely be aggressive once […]

Team Canada has the Olympic gold in its sights yet again. They defeated Finland on Friday, 3-2, coming from behind for a dramatic victory. It is the first time in 12 years that Canada will play for a gold medal, which is also the last time the country sat atop the podium for men’s ice […]

Team Canada survived another Olympics scare, beating Finland 3-2 to advance to the gold medal game. Finnish goalie Juuse Saros stood on his head for the first two periods, but eventually Canada’s offense took over, even without Sidney Crosby. Sam Reinhart scored on the powerplay in the second, and Shea Theodore tied it in the […]

Connor McDavid made Olympic history on Friday, as Team Canada squared off against Team Finland in the men’s ice hockey semifinal. With the Canadiens trailing 2-0 late in the second period, McDavid picked up his 10th assist of these Olympics on Sam Reinhart’s power play goal. That was his 12th overall point this tournament. That […]

The United States is beaoming with pride after seeing the Women’s Hockey team defeat Canada in OT to win the gold medal at the Milan Olympics. It was a moment that won the hearts of so many, including New York Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan. After the win, Sullivan spoke movingly about what that moment […]

The Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin is one of the greatest NHL players of all time. When discussing his NHL future, Ovechkin dropped the truth when discussing potential retirement or whether he will return to Washington, according to a conversation between Ovechkin and NHL beat writer Tom Gulitti. “No, I don’t know yet. We have to […]

Canada will be without Sidney Crosby in the Olympics semifinals against Finland due to a lower-body injury. Crosby tested the injury in the morning but was deemed unable to go in the semifinals. Canada has to name a captain with Crosby out for the game, so Jon Cooper tabbed Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid to wear […]

Team Canada is gearing up for the semifinals against Finland at the Olympics. After beating Czechia in overtime in the quarterfinals, the gold medal favorites are almost back in action. Canada captain Sidney Crosby suffered a lower-body injury against Czechia, but is still doubtful for the semifinals. TSN’s Ryan Rishaug has the latest from the […]

There is little doubt that women’s hockey has become one of the most exciting sports in the Milan Winter Olympics, and it will be difficult for any of the sports to top the finish of the Team USA 2-1 overtime victory over archrival Canada that brought the Americans the gold medal in their sport. Wayne […]

The United States scored a victory for the ages when the women’s hockey team scored a 2-1 overtime triumph over Canada to earn the gold medal. Team USA tied the score late in the third period when team captain Hilary Knight deflected home a shot from Laila Edwards that sent the game into the extra […]

Team Canada is shredding in the Winter Olympics, but they may be missing their key player in their next matchup against Finland. Sidney Crosby suffered a lower-body injury in their win against Czechia, and it’s looking more unlikely that he suits up on Friday, according to Ryan Rishaug of TSN. “Sounds like Crosby may go […]

The Edmonton Oilers are looking to make it back to the Stanley Cup Final for a third straight season. If they want to do that, the defense needs to be better. The Oilers have brought Paul Coffey back to help coach the defense, which is currently 25th in the NHL in goals against per game. […]

The Boston Bruins are currently 32-20 and fifth in the Atlantic Division, and they’re looking to climb their way up the standings. With a few moving pieces on the roster, the team is looking to add some defenseman depth, and there are a few players they’re willing to offer in a trade. Two of those […]

NHL teams are starting to get back to practice as the Olympic break is coming to an end. Some teams will still be missing players, including the Pittsburgh Penguins, but they can start preparing for the rest of the season. One of the players preparing for the rest of the campaign is Evgeni Malkin, who […]

It was a nail-biting bronze medal game in the women’s Olympic hockey tournament. Sweden came in off a loss to the United States, while Switzerland had fallen to Canada in the semi-finals. It took overtime, but Switzerland is taking home the bronze medal. OLYMPIC BRONZE FOR SWITZERLAND! 🥉🇨🇭 #Olympics #IIHF @SwissIceHockey pic.twitter.com/jU9qMe7lXX — IIHF (@IIHFHockey) […]

Team Canada hasn’t lost a best-on-best hockey game at the Winter Olympics in two decades, and they were just barely able to keep that streak alive in a thrilling OT quarterfinal win over Team Czechia in Milan on Wednesday. Trailing late in the third period after a controversial goal made it 3-2 Czechia, Nick Suzuki […]

Team Canada beat Czechia 4-3 in overtime on Wednesday, advancing to the semifinals in the Olympics. It was a close call for the gold medal favorites, but Mitch Marner, Nick Suzuki, and Jordan Binnington saved the day. Canada was without Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett for the game, but the Conn Smythe winner says he […]

Team Canada survived a scare in the quarterfinals of the Olympics on Wednesday, beating Czechia 4-3 in overtime. But social media sleuths quickly figured out that a massive third-period goal from Czechia should not have counted. When Ondrej Palat scored to give them a 3-2 lead, there were too many men on the ice. Canada’s […]

As Team Canada prepares to take on Finland in the semifinals of the Olympics, all eyes have been on their captain, Sidney Crosby. Crosby was injured in the 4-3 overtime victory against Czechia on Wednesday, and after the contest, little was known of the status of the Canadian star. Now, Team Canada coach Jon Cooper […]

Team USA took down Team Sweden 2-1 in overtime in the quarterfinals of the Olympics on Wednesday. Holding a 1-0 lead for most of the third period, the US allowed a goal to Mika Zibanejad late in regulation. Sweden could not hold off Quinn Hughes in overtime, in part because of a Victor Hedman injury. […]