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Jon Cooper Designates Sidney Crosby Day-to-Day Ahead of Finland Semifinal
Canada's captain Sidney Crosby is being monitored daily as the national team prepares for a high-stakes Olympic semifinal matchup against Finland.
Team USA Advances to Olympic Semifinals After Overtime Thriller Against Sweden
Team USA secured a spot in the Olympic semifinals against Slovakia following a dramatic overtime victory over Sweden.
Sidney Crosby Scheduled for Imaging Following Lower-Body Injury in Quarterfinals
Team Canada forward Sidney Crosby faces medical diagnostic testing after sustaining a lower-body injury during the Olympic hockey quarterfinal round.
USA-Sweden Men's Hockey Quarterfinals: Live Results from Milan Cortina
The USA-Sweden men's hockey quarterfinals at the Milan Cortina Games determine which nation secures a definitive spot in the tournament semifinals.
Marner’s OT Goal and Suzuki’s Late Heroics Lead Canada Past Czechia 4-3
Mitch Marner scored 82 seconds into overtime to ensure Canada beats Czechia 4-3 after Nick Suzuki tied the game with 3:27 remaining in regulation.
Canada Advances to Semifinals with 6-3 Victory Over Czechia
Mason McTavish and Kent Johnson power Canada to a 6-3 win against Czechia, securing a spot in the World Junior Championship semifinals.
Sweden Defeats Latvia 5-1; Markstrom Makes 20 Saves to Set Up U.S. Quarterfinal
Sweden advanced to the Olympic quarterfinals with a 5-1 victory over Latvia, led by goals from Adrian Kempe and Gabriel Landeskog.
NHL Roster Freeze Ends Feb. 22 as Kings Lose Kevin Fiala to Leg Fracture
The Los Angeles Kings face a season-ending leg injury to Kevin Fiala as the NHL roster freeze prepares to lift on February 22.
U.S. to Face Canada in Predicted Olympic Men's Hockey Gold Medal Final
Projections for the Olympic men's hockey medal round indicate a star-filled final matchup between the United States and Canada.
Jeff Skinner Clears Waivers After Recording 13 Points in 32 Games for Sharks
Veteran forward Jeff Skinner cleared waivers on Tuesday following a mutual decision to part ways with the San Jose Sharks.
Olympic Hockey Tournament Analysis: Standouts and Surprises Enter Knockout Round
The men's Olympic hockey tournament transitions to the knockout round following a group stage defined by surprising individual overperformers and unexpected disappointments.
Hurricanes Sign Brandon Bussi to 3-Year, $5.7M Extension After 23-Win Start
The Carolina Hurricanes secured goaltender Brandon Bussi with a three-year, $5.7 million contract extension following his franchise-record nine-game winning streak.
Santagiulia Arena Boards to Shift to Lighter Color This Tuesday
Olympic officials confirmed that the Santagiulia Arena boards will be modified to a lighter shade starting Tuesday following feedback from teams.
Pierre Crinon Banned from Olympic Play Following 10-2 Loss to Canada
The French ice hockey federation issued a Pierre Crinon suspension on Monday following the defenseman's ejection during a 10-2 defeat against Canada.
Matthews Scores Twice, Hellebuyck Makes 23 Saves as U.S. Defeats Germany 5-1
Captain Auston Matthews recorded two goals and an assist as the U.S. defeats Germany 5-1 to secure the second seed in the Olympic knockout round.
Kevin Fiala Out for Season After Surgery for Fractured Left Lower Leg
Los Angeles Kings winger Kevin Fiala will miss the remainder of the regular season following successful surgery to repair fractures in his left lower leg.
Team USA Secures Quarterfinal Berth Following 5-1 Win Over Germany
Team USA advanced to the quarterfinals after a dominant 5-1 win over Germany in recent NHL action.
USA Men's Hockey Secures Quarterfinal Spot with 3-2 Victory Over Germany
A decisive 3-2 win against Germany propelled the United States men's hockey team into the quarterfinal round, fueled by early scoring and disciplined defense.
Eichel and Tkachuk Spark U.S. Men's Hockey to 6-3 Victory Over Denmark
The U.S. men's hockey team moved to 2-0-0 after a 6-3 win against Denmark, fueled by two goals in one minute from Jack Eichel and Brady Tkachuk.
Tom Wilson Records Gordie Howe Hat Trick in Canada’s 10-2 Victory Over France
Tom Wilson dropped the gloves late in Canada's 10-2 rout of France on Sunday after Pierre Crinon delivered a high hit to Nathan MacKinnon.
Canada Routs France 10-2 Behind Crosby and McDavid’s Six-Point Performance
Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid each recorded one goal and two assists as Canada routs France 10-2 to finish the Olympic round-robin unbeaten.
Canada Stays Perfect Through Three Games with Dominant 10-2 Win
Canada improved to a 3-0 record following a 10-2 win that likely secured the top seed for the upcoming round.
Kevin Fiala Injury: Swiss Forward Carted Off During 5-1 Loss to Canada
Los Angeles Kings forward Kevin Fiala was removed from the ice on a stretcher with a leg injury during Switzerland's 5-1 defeat against Canada.
Finland vs Sweden Hockey: Saros Makes 34 Saves in 4-1 Group Stage Victory
Finland revived its Olympic campaign with a 4-1 win over Sweden as Juuse Saros stopped 34 shots and Joel Armia netted a short-handed goal.