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U.S. Men's Hockey Team Visits White House After 2-1 Gold Medal Win Over Canada
The U.S. men's hockey team arrived at the White House following a 2-1 overtime victory against Canada to secure their first Olympic gold since 1980.
Stars Leading Scorer Mikko Rantanen Out Weeks Following Lower-Body Olympic Injury
Mikko Rantanen will miss at least two weeks for the Dallas Stars after sustaining a lower-body injury during Finland's 3-2 Olympic semifinal loss to Canada.
Penguins Trade Brett Kulak to Avalanche for Samuel Girard and 2028 Pick
Defenseman Brett Kulak joins the NHL-best Avalanche after a trade involving Samuel Girard and a 2028 draft selection.
Hughes Brothers Address Donald Trump Comments on Women's Hockey Team
New Jersey Devils' Jack Hughes and Vancouver Canucks' Quinn Hughes provide their perspective on the controversy surrounding Donald Trump's recent statements regarding women's hockey.
Finland Secures Historic Gold with 2-1 Victory Over ROC in Beijing
Hannes Bjorninen scored the decisive goal as Finland defeated the Russian Olympic Committee to claim their first Olympic men's hockey gold medal.
Stars Leading Scorer Mikko Rantanen Sidelined After Olympic Lower Body Injury
Mikko Rantanen, who leads the Dallas Stars with 69 points, is expected to miss upcoming NHL games following a lower body injury sustained in the Olympic semifinals.
Team USA Skates with No. 13 Johnny Gaudreau Jersey After Gold Medal Victory
Following a gold medal win in men's hockey, Team USA honored the late Johnny Gaudreau by bringing his children onto the ice alongside his iconic jersey.
Jack Hughes Overtime Goal Ends 46-Year USA Gold Medal Drought Against Canada
Jack Hughes delivered a historic overtime strike to secure a gold medal for Team USA, ending a 46-year championship drought with a victory over Canada.
USA Men's Hockey Gold: Brady and Booker Celebrate Historic Victory
Team USA men's ice hockey secured the gold medal, marking their first championship victory since the 1980 Miracle on Ice.
Jack Hughes Golden Goal and Hellebuyck’s 41 Saves Secure U.S. Olympic Gold
Jack Hughes scored the decisive goal in 3-on-3 overtime to lead Team USA past Canada for the Olympic hockey gold medal.
USA vs Canada: 2026 Olympic Hockey Final Live Scoring and Statistics
A detailed breakdown of the 2026 Olympic hockey final featuring live scoring updates, power play percentages, and goaltending statistics from the gold medal game.
Sidney Crosby Scratched from Canada’s Olympic Gold Medal Game Lineup
Canada faces the Olympic men's hockey final without captain Sidney Crosby, who was omitted from the official roster sheet prior to Sunday's gold medal game.
Finland Claims Olympic Bronze with 6-1 Victory Over Slovakia in Milan
Finland secured the bronze medal at the Milan Cortina Games by defeating Slovakia 6-1, fueled by two goals from Erik Haula.
USA vs Canada: McDavid and Hellebuyck Clash in 2026 Olympic Hockey Final
The 2026 Olympic hockey tournament concludes at 8:10 a.m. ET as top-seeded Canada faces the No. 2 seed United States for gold.
Brady Tkachuk Defines USA-Canada Rivalry as Pure Hatred Before Gold Medal Clash
American forward Brady Tkachuk confirms the deep-seated animosity driving the United States in their pursuit of Olympic gold against their northern rivals.
Jaromir Jagr Retirement Looms as 54-Year-Old Legend Hints at Final Season
Jaromir Jagr, currently in his 38th professional season, suggested a miracle would be required for him to return to the ice for the Kladno Knights.
U.S. Men’s Hockey Honors Johnny Gaudreau with No. 13 Jersey Before Gold Medal Game
The U.S. men's hockey team advanced to the gold medal game against Canada while displaying a Johnny Gaudreau tribute featuring his blue No. 13 jersey.
Jack Hughes Scores Twice as U.S. Beats Slovakia 6-2 to Set Up Canada Final
Jack Hughes netted two goals to lead the Americans to a 6-2 victory over Slovakia, securing a spot in the gold medal game against Canada.
Team USA Victory: 6-2 Semifinal Win Over Slovakia Sets Up Gold Medal Clash
A 6-2 victory over Slovakia, fueled by a Rutger McGroarty hat trick, propels Team USA into a gold medal showdown against Canada.
Kaprizov’s Multi-Goal Performance Sparks Wild Comeback Over Blackhawks
The Minnesota Wild erased a two-goal disadvantage to defeat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2, featuring a Kirill Kaprizov brace and a game-winner with 35.2 seconds left.
MacKinnon’s Late Power Play Goal Lifts Canada to 3-2 Semifinal Win Over Finland
Nathan MacKinnon scored the go-ahead goal with 35.2 seconds remaining to secure a 3-2 victory for Canada over Finland in the Olympic semifinals.
Sidney Crosby Ruled Out of Olympic Semifinal Against Finland
Canada captain Sidney Crosby will miss the Friday semifinal against Finland following a lower-body injury sustained in the quarterfinal round.
Canada faces Finland in High-Stakes Men's Hockey Semifinal Matchup
Canada faces Finland in a critical men's hockey semifinal clash with a spot in the championship game on the line.
Quinn Hughes Overtime Goal Propels USA to 2-1 Quarterfinal Victory Over Sweden
Quinn Hughes scored at the 4:12 mark of overtime to secure a 2-1 win for the United States against Sweden, following a 28-save performance by Connor Hellebuyck.