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BREAKING: Jon Cooper Will Not Name Canada Game 1 Starter

Team Canada head coach Jon Cooper will inform his starting goaltender tonight but has declined to make a public announcement for Game 1.

3 months agoUpdated

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BREAKING: Team Canada Unveils Forward Lines at Practice

Team Canada forward lines were revealed at practice today, featuring Connor McDavid with Macklin Celebrini and Sidney Crosby with Mitch Marner.

2026 Olympic Men's Hockey Preview: NHL Stars Return to Milano Cortina

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.

The Double Gold Club: NHL Players Who Won the Stanley Cup and Olympic Gold in One Year

Winning the Stanley Cup and an Olympic gold medal are the two highest honors in hockey. Doing both in a single season is a feat achieved by only eight players in history.

3 months agoUpdated

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BREAKING: Marie-Philip Poulin Out Against USA With Injury

Team Canada captain Marie-Philip Poulin is out day-to-day and will miss tonight's game against Team USA due to an injury sustained last night.

Canada and USA Emerge as Favorites in Early Olympic Men's Hockey Betting Odds

With NHL players returning to the 2026 Winter Olympics, Canada (+115) and the United States (+175) have opened as the betting favorites to win gold in men's hockey.

NHL Stars Return: A Complete Guide to the 2026 Olympic Men's Hockey Tournament

NHL players are officially returning to the Olympics in 2026. Get the full breakdown of the tournament format, key rosters for Team USA and Canada, and the stars making their Olympic debut.

3 months agoUpdated

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BREAKING: Team USA Reveals Projected Lines and Defensive Pairings

Team USA revealed its initial practice lines and defensive pairings today, featuring a top line of Brady Tkachuk, Jack Eichel, and Matthew Tkachuk.

3 months agoUpdated

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BREAKING: Team USA Unveils Practice Lines Featuring Tkachuk Brothers

Team USA's initial practice lines feature the Tkachuk brothers skating with Jack Eichel and Auston Matthews centering the second unit.

USA vs. Canada: Why the United States Can Claim Men's Olympic Hockey Gold in 2026

As NHL players return to the international stage, the United States is poised to challenge Canada's dominance in the 2026 Olympic Men's Hockey tournament.

Auston Matthews Named Captain for Team USA Men's Hockey at 2026 Olympics

Auston Matthews has been officially named the captain of the U.S. men's hockey team for the 2026 Winter Olympics. The Toronto Maple Leafs star will lead a star-studded American roster in Italy.

Czechia Loses Bruins' Pavel Zacha for 2026 Olympics Due to Injury

Boston Bruins center Pavel Zacha will miss the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics due to an upper-body injury sustained on January 29. Filip Chlapik has been named as his replacement for Czechia.

Felony Charge Dropped Against Penn State Star and Top NHL Prospect Gavin McKenna

The felony aggravated assault charge against Penn State forward and top NHL prospect Gavin McKenna has been dropped after a review of video evidence and revised medical reports.

NHL Power Rankings: Evaluating the 1-32 Landscape Heading Into the 2026 Olympic Break

As the NHL pauses for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, we break down the latest 1-32 Power Rankings, focusing on the elite contenders and the impact of the league's best non-Olympians.

Vegas Golden Knights Dominate Los Angeles Kings with Early Scoring Blitz

The Vegas Golden Knights secured a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings behind a massive first-period surge and a three-point night from captain Mark Stone.

Andrei Vasilevskiy Stops 33 Shots as Lightning Rout Panthers 6-1 Before Olympic Break

Andrei Vasilevskiy continued his historic run, stopping 33 shots to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 6-1 victory over the Florida Panthers in their final game before the Olympic break.

Tim Stutzle Overtime Goal Leads Ottawa Senators to 2-1 Victory Over Philadelphia Flyers

Tim Stutzle scored on a backhand shot just 47 seconds into overtime to lead the Ottawa Senators to a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.

Brandon Bussi Shuts Out Rangers as Carolina Hurricanes Extend Point Streak to 10

Brandon Bussi made 16 saves for his second career shutout and Andrei Svechnikov scored early as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Rangers 2-0 to extend their point streak to 10 games.

Pierre-Luc Dubois Scores in Return as Washington Capitals Defeat Nashville Predators 4-2

Pierre-Luc Dubois returned from a 47-game injury absence to lead the Washington Capitals to a 4-2 win over the Nashville Predators. Jakob Chychrun added two goals in the victory.

Bo Horvat’s Clutch Goal Leads New York Islanders Past Devils Before Olympic Break

Bo Horvat broke a late third-period tie to propel the New York Islanders to a 3-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils, providing a crucial momentum boost before the NHL’s Olympic hiatus.

Seth Jarvis Joins Team Canada Winter Olympics Roster to Replace Injured Brayden Point

Carolina Hurricanes star Seth Jarvis has been added to the Team Canada roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics, replacing injured Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point.

3 months agoUpdated

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BREAKING: Brayden Point Ruled Out of Milan Olympics

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point will not compete for Team Canada in the Milan Olympics, per reports.

Washington Capitals Activate Pierre-Luc Dubois and Logan Thompson Ahead of Olympic Break

The Washington Capitals have activated forward Pierre-Luc Dubois and goaltender Logan Thompson from the injured list ahead of their final game before the Olympic break.

3 months agoUpdated

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BREAKING: Josh Davies and Juho Lammikko Placed on Waivers

Florida Panthers forward Josh Davies and New Jersey Devils forward Juho Lammikko have been placed on unconditional waivers for the purpose of contract termination.

3 months agoUpdated

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