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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. […]

Tage Thompson may not be the biggest name or most accomplished star on Team USA, but the 28-year-old forward is seizing his moment in the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. He sent his squad into the first intermission with a ton of momentum in their semifinals matchup versus Slovakia. With less than a minute remaining in […]

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 […]

The 2026 Winter Olympics have thus far been scintillating, exciting, and successful for Team USA. Alysa Liu became the first American figure skater in 24 years to win the individual gold. Team USA women’s hockey team also won gold, defeating Canada in a thrilling overtime finish. But the Games have also been chock full of […]

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 […]

Canada punched its proverbial ticket to the men’s ice hockey gold medal game with a 3-2 comeback win over Finland in the semifinals. While the Canadians are moving on and still have a chance to win their 10th gold medal, it took a tremendous comeback to do so, as they fell behind 2-0 to Finland. […]

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 […]

The United States women’s ice hockey team beat North American rival Canada 2-1 to capture the gold for the third time on Thursday, capping off one of the most anticipated and thrilling matchups of the 2026 Olympic Games. At the heart of that victory was Megan Keller, who helped anchor the American blue line with […]

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 […]

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina will officially come to a close on Sunday, Feb. 22. As a result, Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Lægreid will walk away with five medals. Plus, a viral moment due to a confession that he cheated on his partner. On Friday, Lægreid notched a silver medal to complete his unorthodox […]

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 […]

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 U.S. women’s hockey team won the gold medal at the Milan Olympics after an OT win over Canada. One of the players who led them to victory was Laila Edwards, who became the first black woman to play for Team USA. Edwards journey to Milan was in part due to the generosity of her […]

Simone Biles congratulated Alysa Liu on her Olympic gold medal win, marking what feels like a powerful passing of the torch between two generations of American greatness. As the most decorated gymnast in history, Biles knows better than almost anyone what it takes to stand atop the Olympic podium, and her words carry the weight […]

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 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina are set to close on Sunday, Feb. 22. On Friday, Team USA officially stated that women’s hockey captain Hilary Knight and figure skater Evan Bates will be the flag bearers, per Hockey Insider Frank Seravalli. The closing ceremonies will take place in Verona, Italy. Knight is riding high off the […]

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 USA had rolled over every opponent in the Milan Olympics and only needed a victory over Canada in the championship match to bring home the gold medal. It seemed like a done deal because the US had already rolled over Canada 5-0 in their previous meeting. How blessed the hockey world was to watch […]

Alysa Liu didn’t sugarcoat her reaction to her outstanding performance in the women’s free skate on Thursday. While skating off the ice, Liu turned to the camera and dropped a legendary and joy-filled NSFW line. “That’s what I’m f—–g talking about!” Liu exclaimed with a smile spread across her face. “That’s what I’m f—ing talking […]

There was no confusion surrounding Amber Glenn’s feelings after receiving the scores from her free skate on Thursday. After a devastating ending to her women’s figure skating short program performance on Tuesday that saw her drop all the way down to 13th place, Glenn bounced back with a season-best 147.52 personal score and a tear-filled […]

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 […]

Mikaela Shiffrin captured gold in the slalom, ending her Olympic drought. It was her first medal since winning silver in the combined at the 2018 Olympics, and there’s no doubt there were a lot of emotions that came with this win for her. During her press conference, she spoke about the fear of winning with […]

Team USA women’s hockey has won the Gold Medal at the Olympics for the third time! They beat Canada 2-1 in overtime Thursday thanks to the game-winner from Megan Keller. Goalie Aerin Frankel and captain Hilary Knight, who scored the game-tying goal, were the keys in regulation. But in overtime, it was the defenseman Keller […]

Nick Suzuki delivered one of the defining moments of Canada’s Olympic campaign, rescuing the tournament favorites from a stunning quarterfinal exit with a late equalizer in a dramatic 4–3 overtime win over Czechia. The Montreal Canadiens captain tipped home a Devon Toews point shot with 3:27 remaining in regulation, tying the game at 3–3. Afterwards, […]

Team USA is having a historic run in women’s curling at the Olympics. Earlier in the round robin, Team USA defeated Canada for the first time at the Olympics, previously going 0-8 against them. Now, the group led by Tabitha Peterson could make some more history. The women’s team is back in the semifinals in […]

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. […]

Team USA beat Sweden 2–1 in overtime on Wednesday, thanks to a clutch performance from Connor Hellebuyck in net, sending the team into the Winter Olympics semi-finals. Hellebuyck stopped 28 of 29 shots, producing a .966 save percentage in the quarter-final at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Sweden came at the U.S. with 29 shots […]

If there was ever a statement performance, this was it. Connor Hellebuyck stood tall and helped Team USA overcome Sweden 2-1 in overtime on Wednesday in the quarterfinals at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. The Winnipeg Jets netminder turned aside 28 of 29 shots, finishing the night with a .966 save percentage. Hellebuyck, the reigning […]

Team Canada survived a major scare in the Olympic quarterfinal, edging Czechia 4–3 in overtime in a game that delivered considerable controversy even when it was over. Canada needed a late third-period equalizer before Mitch Marner’s overtime winner sealed progression. However, Team Czechia head coach Radim Rulik lambasted the officiating post-game, suggesting that their opponents […]