
Mikko Rantanen Injury: Dallas Stars Forward Sidelined 2+ Weeks After Olympics
Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen is set to miss at least two weeks of action following a lower-body injury sustained during the Winter Olympics.
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Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen is set to miss at least two weeks of action following a lower-body injury sustained during the Winter Olympics.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded defenseman Brett Kulak to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Samuel Girard and a 2028 draft pick, reshaping both teams' blue lines.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired Samuel Girard and a 2028 second-round pick from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Brett Kulak.
The Colorado Avalanche have acquired veteran defenseman Brett Kulak in a trade, according to Elliotte Friedman.

New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes and Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes have responded to the controversy surrounding President Donald Trump's remarks about the U.S. women's hockey team.

With the 2026 Winter Olympics concluded, the NHL shifts back to the regular season. We analyze the NHL playoff chances for every team as the 'Bubble Watch' begins for the final sprint to the Stanley Cup.

The New Jersey Devils look to snap a losing streak as they host the Buffalo Sabres in a critical Eastern Conference showdown. With playoff positioning on the line, the Devils must find their form against a tough Atlantic Division opponent.

The Vancouver Canucks (18-33-6) host the Winnipeg Jets (22-26-8) at Rogers Arena, seeking to snap a losing streak and find momentum in the Pacific Division.

The Colorado Avalanche take on the Utah Mammoth in a key Central Division matchup following Artturi Lehkonen's impressive two-goal performance.

The Toronto Maple Leafs return from the Olympic break to face the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena, with Matias Maccelli looking to continue his scoring surge.

The Los Angeles Kings aim to snap a three-game losing streak as they host the Vegas Golden Knights in a crucial Pacific Division battle with major playoff implications.

The Dallas Stars look to extend their impressive six-game winning streak as they face off against the Seattle Kraken. With playoff positioning on the line, both teams are desperate for points in this Western Conference clash.

In 2019, Jack Hughes and Alysa Liu wrote letters to their future selves about their dreams. Now, with Olympic gold medals in 2026, those dreams have become a reality.

The 2026 Winter Olympics saw Team USA capture gold and Macklin Celebrini emerge as a superstar. We analyze the standouts and disappointments for all 32 NHL teams.

Team USA Men's Hockey honored the late Johnny Gaudreau after winning Olympic gold, skating with his No. 13 jersey and bringing his children onto the ice for the celebration.

Team USA captured gold in a dramatic 2026 Winter Olympics final against Canada. From Matt Boldy's opening goal to Jack Hughes' clinical finish, we recap the instant classic in Milan-Cortina.

As the NHL looks toward the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps, we project the Team USA roster, featuring stars like Auston Matthews and rising phenom James Hagens.

Jack Hughes scored a stunning overtime goal to lead Team USA to a 3-2 victory over Canada, securing the gold medal at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Team USA men's ice hockey has captured the gold medal for the first time since 1980, sparking a massive celebration from sports icons like Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes.
Jack Hughes scored 1:41 into overtime to lead Team USA to its first Olympic men's hockey gold medal since 1980.
Both the U.S. men's and women's hockey teams have secured gold medals in a historic sweep, according to Darren Dreger.

Jack Hughes scored the golden goal in 3-on-3 overtime and Connor Hellebuyck made 41 saves as Team USA defeated Canada to win the Olympic hockey gold medal.
Senior hockey insider Pierre LeBrun has labeled the 3-on-3 overtime format "brutal" for deciding gold medal games.
Deon Toews missed a major scoring opportunity created by Mitch Marner during a Team Canada game, per @PierreVLeBrun.
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