BREAKING: Slovakia Beats Italy 3-2 to Control Group B
Slovakia defeated Italy 3-2 to take control of Group B, needing just one point against Sweden to clinch.
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Slovakia defeated Italy 3-2 to take control of Group B, needing just one point against Sweden to clinch.
Finland defenseman Niko Mikkola headed to the dressing room after appearing hobbled during Olympic play, per @PierreVLeBrun.
Finland secured a 4-1 victory over Sweden behind a stellar performance from goaltender Juuse Saros and a key save by Anton Lundell.

Macklin Celebrini continues his meteoric rise, scoring Canada's first Olympic goal and solidifying his role as the face of the San Jose Sharks. Explore the milestones of the NHL's newest star.
Team USA overcame two disallowed goals to take control and defeat Latvia 5-1, according to a report from Elliotte Friedman.

Team USA opened their 2026 Olympic campaign with a dominant 5-1 victory over Latvia. Behind strong performances from Auston Matthews and the Tkachuk brothers, the U.S. took control of Group C.

Team Canada opened their 2026 Olympic campaign with a dominant 5-0 win over Czechia. Jordan Binnington secured a 26-save shutout while McDavid and Crosby led the charge.

Macklin Celebrini scored the opening goal and Jordan Binnington recorded a 26-save shutout as Team Canada defeated Czechia 5-0 in their Olympic opener.
Josh Morrissey attempted to return to play but was unable to continue, according to Team Canada coach Jon Cooper.
Nick Suzuki scored a tip-in goal to help Team Canada secure a dominant 5-0 victory, per Pierre LeBrun.
Timo Meier has extended Switzerland's lead to 3-0 in international play, scoring just moments after being mentioned on social media, per Pierre LeBrun.
Switzerland holds a 2-0 lead over France after two periods in their Olympic men’s hockey opener.

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Team USA Men's Hockey begins its 2026 Olympic journey this Thursday against Latvia, featuring a star-studded roster led by Auston Matthews and Connor Hellebuyck.
Italy goaltender Damian Clara left the game with a leg injury after making 46 saves, per Elliotte Friedman.
Sweden holds a 3-2 lead over Italy after 40 minutes behind a William Nylander goal and a dominant 43-11 shot advantage.

As NHL stars prepare for the 2026 Winter Olympics, we break down the critical rule differences between the NHL and the IIHF, including rink sizes and the goaltender trapezoid.

Slovakia shocked the hockey world by defeating Finland 4-1 in the opening game of the Milan Cortina Olympics, led by two goals from star forward Juraj Slafkovsky.
Dalibor Dvorsky scored a third-period goal to give Slovakia a 2-1 lead over Finland in the Olympic opener.
Slovakia and Finland are tied 1-1 after 40 minutes in their Olympic hockey opener despite a massive 33-16 shot advantage for the Finns.
CBC and CBC Olympics are set to preview the Olympic men's hockey tournament featuring matchups between Finland, Slovakia, Sweden, and Italy.
Team Canada head coach Jon Cooper will inform his starting goaltender tonight but has declined to make a public announcement for Game 1.
Team Canada forward lines were revealed at practice today, featuring Connor McDavid with Macklin Celebrini and Sidney Crosby with Mitch Marner.

The NHL is officially returning to the Winter Olympics in 2026. Read our comprehensive preview of the top players, team favorites like Canada and USA, and what to expect in Milano Cortina.
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